An official from the Securities and Exchange Commission summed it up succinctly: "Mickelson made money that wasn't his to make." Yet, there's another side to this warm-and-fuzzy story, and it's worth remembering as Mickelson takes aim at his second British Open title. The tour had every right to come down hard on Mickelson for putting the game in such a negative light. TROON, Scotland (AP) " As Phil Mickelson struts around Royal Troon, positioning himself to make a run at a sixth major championship, there's no doubt he remains the People's Champion. "I'm starting to hit shots like I did 10 years ago and starting to play some of my best golf again," Mickelson said.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 15, 2016 19:41 UTC