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Mickelson in the mix as US Open starts

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Patrick Reed of the United States putts on a green during a practice round prior to the start of the US Open Championship on June 17, 2015 (AFP Photo/Harry How)

Tacoma (United States) (AFP) - American Patrick Reed had four birdies through his first nine holes in Thursday's opening round at Chambers Bay to seize the early lead at the US Open.

The 24-year-old American Reed posted back-to-back birdies on number seven and eight after beginning his round by making birdie on the par-four, 436-yard first hole. He made the turn at four-under 31.