Phil Mickelson has retained his lead at the halfway stage of The Open having shot a two-under-par 69 on day two at Royal Troon.
The veteran American shot a record-equalling 63 yesterday, and today set a new benchmark for the lowest score after 36 holes in an Open at Royal Troon, reaching the halfway point on 132 (10-under-par).
The 2013 Open champion is just one shot ahead of Henrik Stenson, though, after the Swede registered a six-under 65 to keep the pressure on.
Soren Kjeldsen and Keegan Bradley are two shots further back, while defending champion Zach Johnson shot a one-under 70 to keep himself just about in the running.
The weather played a major role on day two, though, with the fierce wind and rain ruining the chances of a number of high-profile players including Jason Day (+1), Justin Rose (+3), Jordan Spieth (+4) and Masters champion Danny Willett (+4).
Andrew Johnston recovered from a triple bogey at the 11th to finish two-under for the day and reach the halfway stage as the best-placed Englishman on four-under, while Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson both sit eight shots off the lead.
Barney Corkhill
