Phil Mickelson

There was something unusual in the opening round of the U.S. Open. A bunch of scores in the 60s. The best one of all was turned in by Martin Kaymer.

GULLANE, Scotland –  Instead of another excruciating loss in a major championship, Phil Mickelson got a chance to celebrate early. A brilliant closing round at challenging Muirfield made it possible. Mickelson won the claret jug for the first time and his fifth major championship with a 5-under 66 on Sunday, matching the best round of the tournament on a day when the other contenders -- including

ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) - So much for getting a good night's sleep. Phil Mickelson arrived at Merion Golf Club about four hours before his 7:11 a.m. tee time and still managed to shoot a 3-under 67 for the clubhouse lead at Thursday's opening round of the U.S. Open.