Phil Mickelson got off to a great—and exciting—start to the 2025 British Open on Thursday morning at Royal Portrush. In other words, it was vintage Phil Mickelson. The six-time major champ had ...

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland – Phil Mickelson was flying high on Thursday at Royal Portrush, posting a solid 1-under 70 at the opening round of the 153 rd British Open. Having missed the cut at ...

Mickelson promptly holed his fourth. That was one of two birdies (par-5 seventh) and seven pars in a front-nine 34 at Royal Portrush. The 55-year-old was tied for the early lead as he made the turn.

Phil Mickelson didn’t make a bogey over his first nine holes Thursday at The Open, assisted by a hole-out par save at the third. The 2013 Open champion hit his tee shot into a greenside bunker on the ...

Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood are offering reminders that the British Open doesn't discriminate against older players. Mickelson already won the PGA Championship at age 50 to set the major ...