Whatever Phil Mickelson did, in this life or a past one, to offend the USGA, the U.S. Open and the gods who control America’s tournament … they have most certainly exacted their revenge. And they’ve sent him into U.

Phil Mickelson's 34th appearance at the U.S. Open was short-lived. The six-time runner-up shot a second straight 4-over 74 to miss the cut at Oakmont by a stroke.

Two late double bogeys shocked the fans that remained and cost Phil Mickelson the chance to play the weekend in his 34th (and possibly last) U.S. Open

What might have been Phil Mickelson’s final U.S. Open ended with two late double bogeys followed by a warm gesture in the parking lot.

Phil Mickelson double bogeyed two of his last four holes to miss the U.S. Open cut by a stroke, which could be his final appearance in the only major championship he’s yet to win. While he still could qualify for future U.S. Opens or receive a special exemption from the USGA, do you believe this will be his last?

Next year’s U.S. Open is at Shinnecock. Mickelson finished runner-up at the 2004 U.S. Open at the venerable Long Island links, although his 2018 visit is remembered for hitting a moving ball in protest of the USGA’s set-up.

OAKMONT, Pa. — As Phil Mickelson, aka Lefty, aka Phil the Thrill, aka FIGJAM, aka one of the two most famous golfers of the 21st century, teed off Thursday in what might be his final U.S. Open, there were more security guards than journalists following him. And there were two security guards.