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Mickelson Wins First Open Championship

Phil Mickelson hit a stunning final round of 66 at Muirfield to claim his first Open Championship.

He finished the only player below par on 3 under, 
 
Henrik Stenson was second on level par.
 
Overnight leader Lee Westwood finished tied for third on 1 over with Adam Scott and Ian Poulter.
 
Darren Clarke dropped 1 shot today to finish best of the Irish on 7 over.
 
Shane Lowry and Padraig Harrington both carded final rounds of 70 to finish 9 and 11 over.
 
While Graeme McDowell dropped six shots back to finish 12 over par.
 
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