Why Phil Mickelson should apologize then withdraw from the U.S. Open

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. - I'm sorry.

Those are the first two words Phil Mickelson should say publicly Sunday morning after a fitful night of sleep.

I withdraw.

Andrew "Beef" Johnston was right next to Phil Mickelson for the mess on the 13th hole. Let him tell you what happened, in his own words.

"Sometimes in these situations, it's just easier to take the two shots and move on,'' Phil Mickelson said after he hit a moving ball with his putter to card a 10 on the 13th hole.

Zach Johnson said he feels for the Shinnecock Hills membership, as well as spectators at the U.S. Open, who "are seeing pure carnage" during a tough Round 3.

Those are the next words Mickelson should say on his way out of the U.S.…