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Phil Mickelson can’t believe he missed a birdie putt on the 18th green that would have set a record during the first round of the British Open Thursday.

On cusp of history, Mickelson shoots 63

by Doug Ferguson Associated PressJuly 14, 2016

Jordan Spieth of the United States plays out of a sand trap on the 18th green during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland, Wednesday, July 13, 2016. The British Open starts Thursday.(AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Enough Olympic talk: It’s time for the British Open

by Doug Ferguson Associated PressJuly 13, 2016

FILE - From left are 2016 file photos showing Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and Jason Day. Jordan Spieth is out of the Olympics. International Golf Federation president Peter Dawson announced the decision at the British Open. Spieth had been strongly debating whether to go over the last three days before reaching his decision on Monday, July 11, 2016. He will be replaced by Matt Kuchar. That means golf's return to the Olympics after 112-year absence will not include the top four players in the world — Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, Spieth, and Rory McIlroy. (AP Photo/File

Spieth skipping Olympics, latest star golfer to withdraw

by Doug Ferguson Associated PressJuly 11, 2016

Aussie Jason Day is pulling out of Rio Olympics because of concerns about Zika.

Golf back after 112 years, but for how long?

by Doug Ferguson Associated PressJune 28, 2016

Spieth facing long odds of better year than 2015

by Doug Ferguson Associated PressJune 28, 2016

Dustin Johnson holds the trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf championship at Oakmont Country Club on Sunday, June 19, 2016, in Oakmont, Pa. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Major hurdle: Breaks finally fall Dustin Johnson’s way

by Doug Ferguson Associated PressJune 20, 2016

Andrew Landry watches his tee shot sail through gray, stormy skies on the seventh hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf championship at Oakmont Country Club Thursday in Oakmont, Pa.

Storms soften Oakmont, stop US Open

by Doug Ferguson Associated PressJune 16, 2016

Phil Mickelson catches a ball from his caddie Wednesday on the driving range before a practice round for the U.S. Open golf championship at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa.

Mickelson still chasing elusive US Open

by Doug Ferguson Associated PressJune 15, 2016

Jason Day follows his shot on No. 5 during the second round of The Players Championship on Friday in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Day leads by 3 in suspended Players

by Doug Ferguson Associated PressMay 13, 2016

FILE - In t his April 7, 2016, file photo, Jack Nicklaus waves before hitting a ceremonial first tee shot before the opening round of the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga. Justin Thomas was coming off a strong rookie year in 2015, contending a half-dozen times before breaking through for his first PGA Tour victory in Malaysia in October. But then he started the new year in a rut, and he knew just what to do, no matter how awkward it might have seemed. He asked Jack Nicklaus if he could come over to his house to talk. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Need help with game? Nicklaus mentors next generation

by Doug Ferguson Associated PressApril 19, 2016