Despite starting the final round five shots back of Woods at the 2002 U.S. Open, Mickelson—playing in the group ahead of Tiger—made a Sunday charge, at one point narrowing the deficit to two with a birdie on the 13th hole. However, Woods answered with a birdie of his own at the 13th, and bogeys at the 16th and 17th by Mickelson gave enough breathing room for Woods to win by three.