Mickelson romps to victory

Phil Mickelson maintained his remarkable run of form to lead from start to finish and capture the Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona, last night.

Having had to settle for a 60 in the first round when his birdie putt on the final green lipped out, the brilliant left hander followed up with rounds of 65 and 64 on Friday and Saturday but even then found himself under pressure from a string of dangerous pursuers led by his US Ryder Cup team-mate Brandt Snedeker until yesterday’s 67 left him on 28 under par and four clear of the field.

Snedeker finished four behind Mickelson followed by Scott Piercy, who closed with a 61.