Mickelson out of contention at US Open in first major after LIV Golf debut

By Jack Bantock, CNN

Updated 2137 GMT (0537 HKT) June 17, 2022

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(CNN)Phil Mickelson is out of contention at the US Open, missing the cut in his first major since joining the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf series.

Having suffered a nightmare start at The Country Club on Thursday — an eight-over 78 marring Mickelson's 52nd birthday — the six-time major winner improved on Friday's second round to card a three-over 73. However, with only the top 60 players and ties progressing to the weekend, Mickelson's 11-over par total meant his quest for an elusive US Open victory — the only major he is yet to win — continues.The American's outing in Brookline was the first in his home country since January, following a four-month hiatus from the sport that ended with his headliner