2004

Spencer Levin talks to runner up Phil Mickelson after the 2004 U. S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. (A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

COURSE: Shinnecock Hills.
SCORES: 68-66-66-71–278
RESULT: Runner-up, two shots behind Retief Goosen.
KEY MOMENT: Tied for the lead on the par-3 17th, Mickelson hit into a bunker. He blasted out to 5 feet above the hole and three-putted for double bogey.
NOTEWORTHY: Goosen one-putted the last six greens.