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Phil Mickelson is rated doubtful for the upcoming US Open after being forced to withdraw from the Memorial event through injury.
The left-hander suffered a wrist injury during his first round in Ohio and was forced to leave the course after just 11 holes.
Mickelson has played down the problem, saying: "I don't think it's anything serious - it just got worse. I couldn't grab the club and I couldn't swing."
But that sounds very worrying for those punters who have backed the world number two for the second Major of the year - which is due to start at Oakmont on June 14.
The three time Major winner added: "I'll take a couple of days off, see if I can ice it and get it ready for the US Open.
"I'll try to even play in Memphis next week if I can, but the Open is more what we're gearing up for."
Mickelson is currently trading at 11 to win his first US Open title this month, with Tiger Woods leading the market at 3.8.
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