The World No. 1 opened with a 3-under 68 despite hitting just three fairways in sometimes-sideways rain at Royal Portrush.

Jacob Skov Olesen and Haotong Li held the early Thursday lead at 4 under while Mickelson, 55, had his lowest opening round in an Open since 2016.

Christiaan Bezuidenhout is quickly making a name for himself in global golf. Owner of one of the most pure swings in the game ...

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