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Mickelson's bag: How it has changed since 2006 U.S. Open
‘Heartbreaking’ is the word that best describes what happened on the 72nd hole of the 2006 U.S. Open. Phil Mickelson, who was chasing his first U.S. Open and fourth major title, experienced a nightmare finish at Winged Foot. “I still am in shock that I did that, I just can’t believe I did that. I am such an idiot,” he famously said afterward. Mickelson stepped to the 450-yard par-4 18th needing a par to win and a bogey to tie. And, as we all now know, the unmentionable happened. RELATED: Tee times for Rds. 1 & 2 | Nine things to know about Winged Foot | Looking back at wild finish in 2006 The details of that final hole are well told. We saw a fan favorite carrying the weight of himself, his expectations, and the golf fans across the world. Every demon came out in the span of about 20 minutes. The risks never turned into rewards, aggressiveness never favored him, and desperation set in at the worst possible time. The U.S. Open is still the one major that stands between him and the career Grand Slam after a record six runners-up in his national championship. Mickelson is the epitome of constant evolution, a notorious searcher for what's next. His equipment has evolved in parallel with his game and body over the years. As you can see below, the bag has changed quite a bit in 15 years. The more-traditional set up of 2006 has been replaced by a bag that's designed for gapping, optimal launch conditions and plenty of options in the area where he might be the best ever: wedges. Since 2006, Mickelson has incorporated a higher-lofted wood in his arsenal, the now-famous 64-degree wedge, and combo iron sets. That’s in stark contrast to his lifelong competitor, Tiger Woods, who is a staunch traditionalist and has only added a 5-wood to his bag over the years. Here is Phil Mickelson’s WITB from the 2006 U.S. Open and what he’s playing for the 2020 edition. 2006 U.S. Open Driver: Callaway FT-3 Tour (8.5 degrees) Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana Blue Board 73X 3-wood: Callaway X (15 degrees) Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana Blue Board 73X Irons: Callaway X Tour (2-PW) Shafts: Project X Rifle (Satin) 7.0 Wedges: Callaway X Forged (54, 60) Shafts: Project X Rifle (Satin) 7.0 Putter: Odyssey PM Proto Mallet Blade #9 Grips: Royal Grip Sand Wrap Ball: Callaway HX Tour 2020 U.S. Open Driver: Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero (9 degrees) Shaft: KBS TD 70 C5 TX 3-wood: Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero 3+ (13.5 degrees) Shaft: KBS TD 80 C5 TX 5-wood: Callaway Mavrik Sub Zero (18 degrees) Shaft: KBS TD 80 C5 TX Irons: Callaway Epic Forged (4-7), Callaway Apex MB (8-PW) Shafts: KBS Tour V 125 S+ (4-PW) Wedges: Callaway MD3 (56 degrees bent to 53.5), Callaway PM Grind ’19 “Raw” (60-12, 64-10) Shafts: KBS Tour-V 125 S+ Putter: Odyssey WHXG Blade “Phil Mickelson” Grip: SuperStroke Pistol GT Tour Ball: Callaway Chrome Soft X (with Triple Track) Grips: Golf Pride MCC (White/Black)
Thomas: It's 'a shame' U.S. Open won't have fans
The energy normally provided by spectators will be missing this week when the U.S. Open gets underway at Winged Foot Golf Club in Westchester County, New York, and Justin Thomas said that will take a lot out of the proceedings.
U.S. Open contenders must ‘take their medicine’
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Tony Finau fantastically goes full swing with his driver at Winged Foot
Tony Finau averaged just over 309 yards a drive last season, but did so with less than a full swing. He took a full one at Winged Foot before the U.S. Open. The post Tony Finau fantastically goes full swing with his driver at Winged Foot appeared first on Golf.
What will the U.S. Open winning score be? Here's what Winged Foot's club champions think
What will the winner shoot at this week's U.S. Open? What will the cut be? We went to the experts — five of Winged Foot's club champions — to find out. The post What will the U.S. Open winning score be? Here’s what Winged Foot’s club champions think appeared first on Golf.
En route to Winged Foot, U.S. Open trophy makes rounds at public course
SCARSDALE, N.Y. — Winged Foot Golf Club won't allow any spectators at this year's U.S. Open, so the United States Golf Association (...)
U.S. Open 2020: Tiger Woods' major championship history at Winged Foot
Does Tiger Woods have a chance to claim major No. 16 this week? Here's what happened the last two times he played a major at Winged Foot. The post U.S. Open 2020: Tiger Woods’ major championship history at Winged Foot appeared first on Golf.
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