TROON, Scotland - Phil Mickelson came thisclose to winning his sixth major championship on Sunday. Alas, that honor went to 40-year-old Henrik Stenson, who was fierce and unwavering in his record-tying 63 on Sunday at Royal Troon to clip Mickelson by three shots.
Gracious in defeat, Mickelson said some of the sting of losing was helped by seeing Stenson win.
"(Henrik) and I have been friends for quite some time," Mickelson said. "I really like and respect him. I'm really happy for him as much as I'm disappointed with the outcome.