• Mickelson continues his charge

    Mickelson continues his charge
    TROON, SCOTLAND - JULY 15: Phil Mickelson of the United States hits a bunker shot on the 17th during the second round on day two of the 145th Open Championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2016 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    Phil Mickelson made the turn in 33 on Friday morning at Royal Troon Golf Club to take a five-shot lead at The Open Championship.

    The five-time major winner hit a superb approach to within inches of the cup at the eighth hole – named ’Postage Stamp’ – for his third birdie of the day.

    He made par at the ninth to remain bogey-free on the Scottish links course, where his 11-under-par total put him five strokes clear of Soren Kjeldsen and Henrik Stenson.

    South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel was four-under through 11 holes and shared 14th place on three-under-par for the tournament.

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