Woods played the US Open course last week and used a buggy between holes but there were reports suggesting there was a discernible limp. Some punters might think that even at a best-priced 7/2 he rates a value bet, but there are just too many question marks hanging over him at present. Phil Mickelson is definitely a viable alternative at about 8/1, especially as it must be one of the greatest frustrations of his career that he has failed to capture the US Open title. Three times this century he has finished in the runner-up position and thinking about Winged Foot two years ago must bring back painful memories. He had the championship within his grasp as he lined up on the 18th tee only to fire his drive into the corporate tents well left of the fairway. He ended up double-bogeying the hole and was stranded a shot adrift of Geoff Ogilvy.
‘Lefty’ comes into the tournament in pretty good nick having landed the Crowne Invitational a couple of weeks ago and he’s still young enough to take a major, while his course management skills (a prerequisite in a US Open) have improved a hell of a lot over the last few years.
So it could be time for Phil to make his mark.
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