US Open Golf 2014: Latest Expectations for Golf’s Top Favorites and Sleepers

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Published: June 10, 2014

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The 2014 U.S. Open at Pinehurst promises to present one of the toughest major challenges in recent history.  The last time the event was held at the North Carolina course in 2005, Michael Campbell prevailed through difficult conditions and a late charge from Tiger Woods to win at even par.

With no clear-cut favorites in the field for the 2014 rendition, the year's second major is truly anyone's game.  Unlike courses such as Augusta National Golf Club or Pebble Beach, Pinehurst No. 2 does not possess any truly spectacular views.  However, the relatively quiet flat course allows for golf in its purest form, and the winner will need to exhibit four days of consistent shotmaking and intelligence to survive.

Given the nature of the course, it's difficult to pinpoint any names certain to be in contention on Sunday.  However, looking at recent track records, there are a few golfers who stand out as potential winners, either as a favorite or dark-horse.



 

Phil Mickelson



The tournament's sentimental favorite is also one of the top contenders to watch, despite his rough season.  Mickelson's record six runner-up U.S. Open finishes are the dominant storyline heading into the tournament, as the golf world is wondering whether or not Lefty can finally break through.

Though Mickelson has yet to finish in the top 10 in any of his 14 tour starts this year, he is coming off of a season-best 11th-place finish at the FedEx St. Jude Classic.  Mickelson believes that the tournament, played at TPC Southwind, aided his preparation for Pinehurst:



Mickelson did shoot three rounds in the 60s at Southwind, the first time he has done so all year.  At 43 years old, Mickelson is running out of time to capture that elusive first U.S. Open title.  Playing at a course where he finished second to Payne Stewart in 1999, Mickelson certai...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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