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After Further Review: Phil in fine form for U.S. Open

Each week, GolfChannel.com takes a look back at the week in golf. In this edition of After Further Review, our writers weigh in on Phil Mickelson's chances at the U.S. Open, Inbee Park's major run and the Langer-Montgomerie rivalry on the Champions Tour.

Phil Mickelson set himself up for even more U.S. Open heartbreak Sunday with a closing 65 in Memphis. Sporadic at best over the past two years, Lefty has now hit his stride with three top-5s in his last five starts.

Now comes Chambers Bay, a links-style course that Mickelson described as “special.