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Round 1 All about Lefty
US Open Golf Heal WEB
Phil Mickelson reacts to a missed birdie putt on the 17th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club, on Thursday, in Ardmore, Pa. - photo by Associated Press
ARDMORE, Pa. — Even for Phil Mickelson, his path to the top of the leaderboard Thursday in the U.S. Open was unconventional. He traveled about 2,400 miles in the air and 7,000 yards on the ground. He took a short nap on his private jet from San Diego and another one during a rain delay when he found a secluded corner of the library room in the Merion clubhouse.