Mickelson sets record standard

Phil Mickelson was in a league of his own in Atlanta today as he produced the lowest 36-hole score of his 15-year US Tour career.

The defending champion added a 65 to his course record-equalling opening 63 and on the 16-under-par mark of 128 held a massive seven-stroke lead over Jose Maria Olazabal midway through the second day’s play at the BellSouth Classic.