Mickelson second best again

Phil Mickelson was today back up to second in the world rankings just in time for the British Open Championship – but not quite in the manner he wanted.

A 1/25 favourite with five holes of the final round of the Barclays Scottish Open to play at Loch Lomond yesterday, Mickelson squandered a three-shot lead before losing a play-off to world number 320 Gregory Havret.