Lefty looks all right as slam bid takes shape

Chasing historic feats makes up a huge chunk of his iconic golf persona. Meeting with law enforcement officials as part of a criminal investigation is a sliver of his curious enigma.

Good Phil. Perplexing Phil. They are roads that intersected in the lead-up to the 114th US Open, though Mickelson has understandably tried to deflect attention from one to put focus on the other. The fact he was recently approached by FBI agents as part of an investigation into inside trading is no longer something he feels compelled to talk about, insisting that he issued a statement and will let that topic rest, for now.

As for his pursuit of the career grand slam, Mickelson is all in. You want to know his thoughts, he’s available. Quite proud of what he’s accomplished already (three Masters, one British Open, one USPGA) , the left-hander knows he could join an illustrious group of giants who have won all four of golf’s Majors — Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods.