Phil Mickelson got a horrible break early at the 2025 Open Championship but saved himself with a bunker hole-out to briefly take the lead.

Phil Mickelson was flying high on Thursday at Royal Portrush, posting a solid 1-under 70 at the opening round of the 153rd British Open.

Phil Mickelson rallied from a missed chip shot in Round 1 of The 153rd Open, holing out for par from inside the bunker to put him tied for second early at Royal Portrush. Phil Mickelson didn't make a bogey over his first nine holes Thursday at The Open,