Phil Mickelson will be supported, mostly, say three former players turned TV analysts.
But Paul Azinger also believes you'll be watching the embattled star for only two days this week at the U.S. Open.
“I predict that, if Phil's missing the cut, like on Friday afternoon or something, it can get pretty rough on him,” Azinger said as part of a pre-tournament teleconference for NBC, which will broadcast the event. “I just think — this is a big step these guys have made. They've changed the game forever probably. But I agree, he is so popular. … And people do forgive. If it's Phil Mickelson — I've always loved Phil Mickelson. He's always been great to my kids. I'll always appreciate him for that.
“I don't necessarily agree with everything he's ever done, that's for sure, but if he does get in contention, it would be a miracle, I really think. A minor miracle that that guy could get in contention with all that's been going on. But we'll cover it fairly, I'll tell you that.”