Phil Mickelson makes an early move on day four of The Open

Phil Mickelson instantly turned the tables on Henrik Stenson as what was expected to be a private duel between the pair for the Open Championship got under way.

Phil Mickelson makes an early move on day four of The Open

Phil Mickelson instantly turned the tables on Henrik Stenson as what was expected to be a private duel between the pair for the Open Championship got under way.

Stenson took a one-shot lead into the final round at Royal Troon, only to three-putt the opening hole from just short of the green after Mickelson had already fired his approach to within two feet.

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