Phil Mickelson Makes Strong Statement on Retirement From LIV Golf originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Phil Mickelson, set to turn 55 on June 16, is nearing the end of his legendary golf career, competing in a handful of PGA Tour events this year.

The six-time major winner has six runner-up finishes at the U.S. Open but has never lifted the hardware. Could this be his final shot?

Mickelson, 54, was granted a five-year exemption into the U.S. Open after winning the 2021 PGA Championship, where he became the oldest major winner in history at age 50. This is the final year of his exemption.