Is Phil Mickelson Qualified for the 2025 U.S. Open Or Is the 124th Edition His Final Showdown?

Phil Mickelson has missed the second consecutive cut in a row at the 2024 majors. Lefty missed the cut at Valhalla for the 106th PGA Championship and the same unfortunate fate has followed him at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina as well. The 53-year-old opened the U.S. Open on Thursday with four consecutive bogeys through holes 1 and 4.

In the end, Mickelson was 9 over 79 after round one concluded. Even in the second round, the LIV pro’s performance didn’t change for the better, as he carded 6 over 76 and scored a final finish of 15 over to miss the cut. Mickelson was playing the 2024 U.S. Open on winner’s exemption from winning the 2021 PGA Championship when he was declared the oldest major winner. After this edition ended on a sour note, will Lefty have another chance in 2025 to earn the title that has always eluded his career?

Fortunately, Mickelson will be eligible to play the 2025 U.S. Open at the Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. How? Because through the 2021 major victory at the PGA Championship, Mickelson has 5 years of exemption for the U.S. Open, which will end next year. So, the 45-time PGA Tour winner will have another chance to prove himself at the American Open.

With Mickelson secured to play in the U.S. Open next year, as well as the PGA Championship and the Masters for the rest of his life, is he as fortunate to play the 2024 British Open at Royal Troon? Will Phil Mickelson play the 152nd Open Championship?

Is Phil Mickelson qualified for The Open?

Phil Mickelson’s career has impressively spanned several decades, showcasing his enduring talent and success. During his time on the PGA Tour, he won 45 times, six victories came at the major championships. Mickelson won the Masters three times in his life: in 2004, 2006, and 2010. He was also triumphant at the PGA Championship twice, in 2005 and 2021. Although he never won the U.S. Open, he claimed victory at the British Open in 2013.

At the Muirfield Golf Links in Scotland, Lefty became the only second left-hand golfer to win the Open Championship as he shot 3 under 281. That was Mickelson’s 20th start on The Open and marked his name to play the oldest major championship till he turns 60 per the champions criteria.

Hence, Mickelson still has seven more years to play the British Open without needing any special exemptions. The question is, will he play the majors until the age of 60? In an interview with Bloomberg, Lefty expressed, “I’m 53 now, and my career…if I’m being truthful, it’s towards its end.” Regardless, Lefty will have plenty of chances to prove himself at the upcoming Open Championship.