Golf Results - 2013 July 21

Some of the world’s top golfers gathered at Muirfield last week for the British Open, which was won in heroic style by America’s Phil Mickelson.

As the final round unfolded, 43-year-old Mickelson surprised the crowd by making up a 5-stroke deficit to take the lead. Displacing Lee Westwood, the overnight leader, on his way to carding a 66 for the final round, the American held his nerve to play one of the most impressive rounds of his golfing career.

After his win at the Scottish Open last week, Mickelson had made his Open Championship ambitions clear ahead of Thursday’s opening round. The American weathered the tournament well, making the cut and positioning himself to contend for the title, but his stellar performance on Sunday took many by surprise.

Carding birdies at four of the final six holes, Mickelson allowed himself an emotional moment after sinking his final putt for victory. For the champion who had gained the reputation for being America’s greatest runner-up, this win at the British Open is a significant career milestone.

Behind Stenson, who took second place, were Adam Scott, Lee Westwood, and Ian Poulter, who tied for third place. Mickelson described Sunday’s final round as one of the best of his career, and his fellow-players extended their congratulations to the American as he celebrates his third major title on the road to completing a grand slam.

On the US PGA Tour, the American Woody Austin had his first taste of victory in seven years when he won the Sanderson Farms Championship in a playoff against Daniel Summerhays and Cameron Beckman.

The Mississippi summer weather did little to deter Austin from clinching his first title in almost a decade, as the 49-year-old saw his opportunity to lift the trophy on the eve of his retirement from the PGA Tour. Austin will qualify to play on the Champion’s Tour next January.

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