US Open 2013: Will a Big Name Clinch 1st Major Title at Merion?

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Published: June 16, 2013

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The USGA claims it sets up the U.S. Open every year to identify the best golfer in the world. At Merion Golf Club this week, the organization is doing an even better job of highlighting the best golfers in the world without a major championship to their credit.

At the close of Saturday’s grueling third round of the 2013 U.S. Open, only two golfers among the top 15 players within six shots of the lead have won a major championship, meaning Sunday could be an epic day for one of a handful or so major-less golfers seeking a career-defining moment at Merion.

It is, however, four-time major winner Phil Mickelson who enters Sunday’s final round with the solo lead and is undoubtedly the favorite with 18 holes left to play.



Yet should he falter, and 2011 Masters champion Charl Schwartzel fail to rally for a second major title, the golfer holding the U.S. Open trophy Sunday evening (or perhaps Monday) will be celebrating a life-changing first major victory just as Adam Scott did three months ago at the Masters.

It could be Hunter Mahan who is paired with Mickelson and trails by a single stroke. Maybe it’s putting-savant Steve Stricker who also lives just one back of the lead. Perhaps it will be former World No. 1 Luke Donald, who enters the final round two behind Lefty.  

Truth is, there’s no telling who among the major winless will rise to the challenge on Sunday, but one thing is for sure—it will be the most significant test of their careers no matter who it is.

Not only is there the pressure of trying to win that breakthrough major, but there’s also the daunting challenge of doing it against Mickelson, who will undoubtedly be the crowd favorite on every hole at Merion.

Lefty isn't just seeking his fifth major and first since 2010, he’s on a quest to win his first U.S. Open after five painful second-place finishes that have serve...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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