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The first swing of Thursday for Phil Mickelson sent marshals’ arms pointing waywardly, swallows fleeing from tree limbs and Mickelson to the back of the tee box looking forlorn. It wasn’t even 7:35 a.m. Before Tiger Woods, his playing partner, even struck a shot in the 112th U.S. Open, Mickelson began pantomiming his own swing, trying to find something on the course that might better be discovered on the range.

Despite the highest score of his career, Tiger Woods will stay No. 1 in the world for another week. Phil Mickelson had a chance to become No. 1 in the world ranking for the first time in his career after Woods tied for 78th at the Bridgestone Invitational.

Tiger Woods logged another miserable round and then all but conceded the No. 1 spot in the world to Phil Mickelson.

Graeme McDowell wins the 110th US Open by one shot from France's Gregory Havret with Ernie Els third and Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson fourth at Pebble Beach.

If Phil Mickelson wants to win his first U.S. Open this week, he'll need to turn things around.

Phil Mickelson's attempted takeover of Tiger Woods as the world's top-ranked golfer is on life support as the two-time champion is making a stunningly early exit at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial on Friday.

Back-to-back birdies on Amen Corner help give him a two-shot lead over Lee Westwood and Anthony Kim heading to the final holes.

Phil Mickelson kept yanking balls into the trees, and even had an unexpected brush with nature right on the green.

Phil Mickelson won the HSBC Champions on Sunday by rallying against a familiar foe. Only it wasn't Tiger Woods. Mickelson made an 18-footer to save par on the 16th after whiffing on a flop shot, then holed a 10-foot birdie putt on the 17th to close with a 3-under 69 and overcome a late charge by Ernie Els, who was in the lead until hitting into the water and making bogey on the final hole.

Phil Mickelson was unwinding from a day of high energy and quick turnarounds, one that took him from a two-shot deficit against Tiger Woods to a two-shot lead over the final eight holes Saturday in the HSBC Champions.

In a riveting conclusion to golf's regular season, its two biggest stars shared the stage. Phil Mickelson capped off a tumultuous summer at home with a spectacular rally to win the Tour Championship, while Tiger Woods finished another big year by winning the FedEx Cup and its $10 million bonus.