Phil Mickelson delivered more magic Thursday in the British Open, leaving one shot in a bunker and holing the next one from 75 feet away for an unlikely par. He tipped his cap. He gave a thumbs-up to the crowd.

The 153rd Open Championship concludes Sunday at Royal Portrush. USA Network, NBC and Peacock will have wall-to-wall live coverage from Portrush, Northern Ireland, including featured groups (TBD; all times EDT): Here’s how to watch the men’s final major of the season at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

Phil Mickelson recorded his best opening round at an Open Championship since 2016 on Thursday at 1-under 70, and he had one of the most impressive highlights of the day.

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Phil Mickelson was flying high on Thursday at Royal Portrush, posting a solid 1-under 70 at the opening round of the 153rd British Open.