Sitting pretty? The flirty dozen and why Mickelson wants out

Phil Mickelson is one of only 12 men who sit one professional major shy of the 'career slam' - and this time the opportunity for the full set at the US Open is in his backyard

Phil Mickelson chats with coach Chris Como during a practice round ahead of Thursday's US Open at Torrey Pines . 

Here we are again at the junction of a major championship and grand slam history. Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth missed their latest chances at the Masters and PGA Championship. Now it’s Phil Mickelson’s turn – again.  

In his hometown at Torrey Pines, where he’s won three times. Fresh off claiming another dramatic footnote as the oldest major winner at age 50 in last month’s PGA at Kiawah. The US Open commences the morning after Phil’s 51st birthday.