Missed cut hits Mickelson hopes of overhauling Woods

Phil Mickelson’s missed cut in the Barclays Scottish Open has left him needing a top-four finish in The Open to have any chance of replacing Tiger Woods as world number one.

If the Masters champion lifts the Claret Jug at St Andrews next Sunday he will grab the top spot for the first time – after a total of 255 weeks in his career at second place on the rankings.