Yahoo! Sports · Jul 17, 2016
Mickelson's best isn't good enough in epic Open finale (The Associated Press)
View photosMoreHenrik Stenson of Sweden, right acknowledges the crowd after putting on the 5th green as Phil Mickelson of the United States walks off during the final round of the British Open Golf Championship at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland, Sunday, July 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)TROON, Scotland (AP) -- Now, Phil Mickelson knows how Jack Nicklaus felt that day at Turnberry.
Sometimes, you're just not good enough. Even when you play your best.
Mickelson turned in what would normally go down as one of the greatest closing rounds in major championship history - a bogey-free, 6-under 65 at Royal Troon.
Lefty was two shots better than anyone else in the field.