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Mickelson's best isn't good enough in epic Open finale (The Associated Press)

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.

Except for one.

Henrik Stenson, in an epic match with Mickelson that rivaled the ''Duel in the Sun'' at Turnberry in 1977, made 10 birdies - 10!