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.

The British Open is live Thursday at Royal Portrush with Scottie Scheffler just off the lead after 3-under 68. Follow the scores, updates, highlights.

Open Championship is shaping up to be one of the greatest ever as Grand Slam hero Rory McIlroy returns to Royal Portrush. McIlroy secured his place in golfing history in April by finally ...