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 ...

Mickelson's tee shot on No. 6 hit the green but spun back and rolled off. His chip shot was too soft and his ball failed to get over the false front. It settled about 62 feet below the hole.

Phil Mickelson shot a 1-under 70 in the first round of the 153rd British Open at Royal Portrush. The 2013 Open Champion holed out a bunker shot for par on the third hole.

Phil Mickelson's 34th appearance at the U.S. Open was short-lived. The six-time runner-up shot a second straight 4-over 74 to miss the cut at Oakmont by a stroke.