Phil Mickelson finishes with three - under 73 in first round of U.S. Open for clubhouse lead . He flew overnight in private jet to make tee time , the weather delayed him for two days . `` It 's one of the best I 've seen for a U.S. Open . Veteran has one - shot lead over England 's Luke Donald , who completed his round on Friday . Top - ranked duo Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy both finish with three - over 73 on Friday .
Phil Mickelson finishes with three - under 73 in first round of U.S. Open for clubhouse lead . He flew overnight in private jet to make tee time , the weather delayed him for two days . Veteran has one - shot lead over England 's Luke Donald , who completed his round on Friday . Top - ranked duo Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy both finish with three - over 73 on Friday .