Is This the End of an Era?
Phil Mickelson has sent shockwaves through the golf world by suggesting that the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont could be his final appearance in the championship. With his five-year exemption from winning the 2021 PGA Championship expiring, Lefty faces the brutal reality of needing to qualify for future editions—a path he’s not ready to commit to.
One Major Still Missing
Despite six runner-up finishes, the U.S. Open remains the only major missing from Mickelson’s legendary résumé. It’s the ghost he’s chased his entire career—and Oakmont could be his last chance to capture it.
Mickelson Keeps It Real
“There’s a high likelihood that it will be [my last], but I haven’t really thought about it too much,” Phil admitted. The candid reflection from the 54-year-old signals a possible goodbye not just to the U.S. Open, but to the majors entirely.
Why It Matters
Phil Mickelson has defined an entire generation of golf fans. A six-time major winner, Hall of Famer, and one of the few players to win across multiple decades, his potential farewell at Oakmont adds a dramatic edge to this year’s U.S. Open storyline.
Can He Go Out in Glory?
Mickelson missed the cut in his last three U.S. Open starts, but Oakmont is known for surprises. Whether it’s redemption or retirement, all eyes will be on Phil as he walks what may be his final path in major championship golf.
One Last Twist?
Just when the world is ready to say goodbye, Phil may not be done writing history. He’s never needed a perfect record—just one perfect moment. With Oakmont’s brutal fairways and punishing greens ahead, it’s not about what Phil has left… it’s about what he can still become.