U.S. Open Golf 2010 Leaderboard: Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els Headline Weekend

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Published: June 19, 2010

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The 2010 US Open looks to have a weekend of excitement with Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els on the leaderboard that includes Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell, two-time AT&T champ Dustin Johnson, and Japanese phenom Ryo Isikawa.

Els, with two US Open trophies at home, understands what is required between now and Sunday.

He was in good spirits, after his round, which he admitted was a great improvement over Thursday’s play.

“I did adjust a little bit last night,” Els explained about the improved putting. “I felt my ball position was a little out and my aim was a bit off.”

In the first round, Els missed a one foot putt and had three, three-putts.

But today was significantly better. Though his scoring was up and down, with five birdies, a bogey and a double, he finished with a 68 for a one under par total, tied for second.

“It’s been a long time since I won one of these,” the two-time US Open champ said. “Obviously I needed a round like today to get me back in the tournament.”

When asked about his shot on the ninth, where he seemed to be stymied in the hay, he said, “I missed my tee shot to the right there, I didn't have an unplayable lie. I could advance the ball.”

He landed it 40 to 50 yards short of the green and it ran up toward the pin to secure a par.

As for his game, he believes he is ready.

“I worked really hard coming in here, so I feel my game's there, which is nice, because you need your game around a U.S. Open venue,” he said.

Dustin Johnson, who won back-to-back AT&Ts, commented on the difference in conditions in June versus February.

“You hit driver a lot more in February. The ball doesn’t roll at all.  So then coming into greens, every club you hit spins back,” he explained. Then he added, &ldqu...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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