OAKMONT, Pa. — Phil Mickelson doesn’t do melancholy well.

That’s why the very real prospect of this week <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/06/04/sports/phil-mickelson-knows-this-us-open-could-be-last-grand-slam-chance/">being his 34th and final U.S. Open</a> is not taking up a lot of bandwidth in his brain.

Mickelson has shot a lot of good scores in U.S. Opens, and yet he’s had his heart ripped from his chest more than any player in the tournament’s 125-year history.{ai:summary}<p>Phil Mickelson remains focused on enjoying the moment as he approaches what could be his 34th and final U.S. Open. He has always prioritized fun over melancholy, showing little concern for the potential end of his storied career. </p><p>#sports</p>

Inside the mind of Phil Mickelson as he stares down his likely last US Open chance with trail of heartbreak

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