The bad news for Phil is that he won't have to worry about making the cut in his next tournament.
He did play better in the second round of the U.S. Open. He dropped his 36-hole total to 11-over with a 3-over 73. When he walked off the course, he was tied for 142nd.
The week was enjoyable for me. "I wish I'd played better, I jumped into a courtesy SUV with my team and left the club."
The six-time major champion was playing in the United States for the first time in months. He is one of 17 players who have been indefinitely suspended by the PGA Tour for playing in a golf tournament in London without a release.
The first LIV Golf event in the US is scheduled for June 30 to July 2 in Portland, Oregon. The tournaments have a purse of $25 million.
The total of 11 over through 36 holes is the fifth worst of his career. He was 13 over after 36 holes at the 2020 U.S. Open and 12 over at the 1999 Open Championship.
When his shot hit the fan, it was the biggest moment of the day. The man was helped by officials from the USGA. The man had something on his head.
The incident didn't seem to change him. After a bogey on the fourth hole dropped him to 12 over, he got back to 10 over with a pair of pars on the fifth and sixth hole.
Lefty got off to a better start on Friday after struggling to a 78 in the first round. He had three straight pars before he bogeyed on the next three holes. On the 13th, he had a three-putt bogey.
Lefty hit his ball with a 3-wood on the next hole. He yelled "way left!" after raising his left arm. He three-putted for a second time after hitting his third shot into a greenside Bunker.
The setup was remarkable and just really showcased what a special place this was.
Spectators gave a warm reception to the golfer.
The fans here have always been great. When golf is brought here, it creates a special atmosphere.
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