USGA senior managing director John Bodenhamer explains why Phil Mickelson got a two-stroke penalty for hitting a moving ball at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Saturday. Mickelson, who was serenaded with "Happy Birthday" by fans, said he accepted the penalty and moved on.  (Newsday / Yeong-Ung Yang, News 12)

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