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PINEHURST, N.C. -- Phil Mickelson spent five hours in the
stifling heat Tuesday at Pinehurst No. 2 with a lot on
his mind. He was trying to sharpen his game, figure out
what it will take to finally win a U.S. Open and make
enough putts with his claw grip to avoid losing to a pair
of players whose combined age is younger than him. This
major has a reputation as the toughest test in golf. Its
every bit of that for Mickelson. "I really believe that
this week is testing a players entire game," Mickelson
said. "Because it forces you to make good decisions, to
choose the right club off the tee, hit solid iron shots
into the green and utilize your short game to save
strokes. Its just a wonderful test ... the best test Ive
seen to identify the best player." His definition of
Pinehurst and its rugged, natural look would seem to
require every ounce of concentration. And that could be
his biggest challenge. On the golf course, Mickelson is
trying to ignore the enormous expectations on him this
week. He holds the worst kind of U.S. Open record with
six runner-up finishes. He needs this major to complete
the career Grand Slam. And hes a sentimental favourite at
Pinehurst No. 2, where in 1999 he played the entire week
knowing his wife was on the verge of delivering their
first child. Payne Stewart made a 15-foot par putt on the
final hole to beat him by one shot. Amanda Mickelson was
born the next day. Stewart died in a plane crash four
months later. "Payne and I had this moment where we
talked about fatherhood, but he also talked about winning
future U.S. Opens," Mickelson said. "Although I havent
won one yet, Im still fighting hard, and this would be a
great place to break through and do it. The flip side is
that I tend to do well when its least expected. "I dont
want to put the pressure on that this is the only week
that Ill have a chance," he said. "I think Ill have a
number of great opportunities in the future years. But
this is certainly as good a chance as Ill have." Off the
course, Mickelson has made headlines that threaten his
clean image. He was linked two weeks ago to an insider
trading investigation involving activist investor Carl
Icahn and Las Vegas gambler Billy Walters over some
timely trades of Clorox stock three years ago. FBI agents
even came to the golf course to try to interview
Mickelson. He referred them to his attorney, said he had
done "absolutely nothing wrong" and that "Im not going to
walk around any other way." It would seem to be a major
distraction for Mickelson. Even though he hasnt won in
nearly a year, and he has dropped to No. 11 in the world
ranking, he is the centre of attention in the sand hills
of North Carolina -- especially with Tiger Woods still
out of the game while recovering from back surgery. Then
again, it could be to Mickelsons advantage to be at a
place such as Pinehurst. The course doesnt allow anyone
to think about anything but the next shot. "We have so
many players when they have a lot of stuff swirling
around them that use that four or five hours on the golf
course as a sanctuary," two-time U.S. Open champion Andy
North said. "You can focus sometimes even better, which
sound crazy, but its your place where no one can get to
you. The phone cant ring. No one can ask you questions
about whatever it is. And you get out there and find your
little space. And sometimes that creates a situation
where a guy can play exceptionally well." The
investigation has not been a big topic since Mickelson
said repeatedly at the Memorial that he had done nothing
wrong, was co-operating and would not talk about it until
it was resolved. There were no direct questions at his
news conference Tuesday, only veiled references to coping
with off-course distractions. Barclays, one of his
biggest sponsors, declined to comment on Mickelson. KPMG,
another major sponsor, said in a statement, "We have had
a very strong relationship with Phil for a number of
years, and we fully expect it to continue. We have great
respect for him." While Mickelsons U.S. Open record is
loaded with disappointment, he sees only opportunity. To
have been the runner-up six times -- not to mention other
U.S. Opens where he had a chance to win in the final hour
-- means he must be doing something right. And he hasnt
lost his sense of humour. "I feel as good about my game
as I have all year," Mickelson said, pausing before he
added, "Thats not staying a lot because I havent played
well all year." He also said an analysis of his close
calls in the U.S. Open revealed that it rained during the
week in five of those second-place finishes. "So Im
pulling for rain," he said. As for that other match?
Mickelson carried the load as he and Rickie Fowler
rallied from 3 down to tie the match, only for 20-year-
old Jordan Spieth to make a 20-foot birdie on the 17th,
and 21-year-old Justin Thomas to drill a tee shot on the
18th hole to set up a par for the win. Another close
call. Its a U.S. Open. Mickelson should be used to that
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