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Phil Mickelson, the San Diego native, is getting some serious looks from the experts with the US Open this year in his hometown. Mickelson currently sits #2 in golf’s money list at just over $3.8 million dollars won on tour this season. The lefty has 2 wins on tour in 2008 and earned a 1stroke victory two weeks ago at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. Phil Mickelson has victories in 3 Majors in his career. Mickelson finished tied for 5th in this year’s Masters Tournament and has 3 second place finishes in his last 6 US Open Championships.

With Tiger Woods playing is this year’s US Open 2 months removed from tour; one can understand why Mickelson is being considered the smart money from experts. Oddsmakers currently have Phil Mickelson 8 to 1 to win the 2008 US Open.