Phil Mickelson in dominant form; Graeme McDowell set to miss the cut

Phil Mickelson was within inches of a hole-in-one on Royal Troon's famous 'Postage Stamp'.

Phil Mickelson in dominant form; Graeme McDowell set to miss the cut

Phil Mickelson was within inches of a hole-in-one on Royal Troon's famous 'Postage Stamp' as he continued to dominate the Open Championship on Friday.

Mickelson took a three-shot lead into the second round after coming agonisingly close to making history on day one, the 46-year-old's birdie putt to record the first 62 in major championship history catching the edge of the cup on the 18th and staying out.

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