Mickelson unapologetic over moving-ball controversy

SOUTHAMPTON, United States - Phil Mickelson insisted he meant no disrespect when he opted to putt a moving ball in the third round of the US Open - swallowing a sextuple bogey at the 13th hole.

Mickelson's bogey putt at Shinnecock Hills' par-four 13th skated past the cup and was heading down a slope when he trotted after it and batted it back toward the hole with his putter.

He needed eight strokes to get the ball in the hole and with a two-stroke penalty walked off with a sextuple bogey 10 on the way to his highest ever round in 27 US Open appearances of 11-over 81.