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Phil Mickelson of the United States watches his tee shot on the second hole during the first round of the US Open Championship at Chambers Bay on June 18, 2015

Tacoma (United States) (AFP) - Veteran Phil Mickelson hogged the early spotlight as the US Open got off to a US-dominated start at Chambers Bay on Thursday.

Seeking a first US Open title after a record six second-place finishes, the 45-year-old American shot a one-under 69, proving that low scores were possible on the links-style layout stretching to a punishing 7,526 yards for the opener.