US Open: It’s no Sweet Sixteen for Phil Mickelson

THIS year’s US Open features the longest hole in major history, but “Sweet Sixteen” is not quite how Phil Mickelson sees it.

Olympic Club’s par-5 16th has been stretched to an incredible 670 yards, three yards longer than Oakmont’s 12th hole was five years ago.

“I believe you play 15 holes of really tough golf and you finally get your first par-5 – and it’s the toughest hole on the course,” said Mickelson in his press conference.

Then he later added to a smaller band of reporters: “And maybe the worst.With the tee back on 16, it eliminates any options.

“I would never say it’s unfair. I just wouldn’t say it’s a good hole.”