Nicklaus: Mickelson was incredible

Jack Nicklaus today led the tributes to Open champion Phil Mickelson after the American claimed his first Claret Jug in stunning style at Muirfield.

Nicklaus: Mickelson was incredible

Jack Nicklaus today led the tributes to Open champion Phil Mickelson after the American claimed his first Claret Jug in stunning style at Muirfield.

Five weeks after suffering the heartache of a record sixth runners-up finish in the US Open, Mickelson won his fifth Major title with a brilliant closing 66, equalling the lowest round of the week.

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