Mickelson pulls out of Open

PHIL MICKELSON has confirmed he will not take part in The Open which begins in Turnberry on Thursday.

Mickelson, who has been replaced by fellow American Ben Crane, has pulled out so he can be with his wife and mother who are both battling cancer.

He said: “As a professional golfer, competing in major championships, and winning them, is my main objective. “But I’ve always said family is my number one priority. For that reason I won’t be playing the British Open at Turnberry next week.