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Sensational Henrik Stenson outlasts Phil Mickelson in British Open classic

Henrik Stenson produced one of the great final-round performances to overcome Phil Mickelson in a sensational battle and win his first major title at the 145th British Open.

Thirty-nine years after the famous "Duel in the Sun" at Turnberry that saw Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus surge clear of the field before the former prevailed by a stroke, fans were treated to another two-way tussle for the Claret Jug that will live long in the memory.

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Mickelson — chasing his second Open title and sixth major — was able to keep pace with Stenson for much of a thrilling Sunday at Royal Troon, the lead changing hands with regularity as both men excelled to leave the rest of the field trailing in their wake.