Phil Mickelson shot a record-equalling major round to move into a two-shot lead at The Open ©Getty Images

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Phil Mickelson narrowly missed the record as he agonisingly missed a birdie put on the 18th ©Getty Images
Phil Mickelson narrowly missed the record as he agonisingly missed a birdie put on the 18th ©Getty Images
The players were greeted by near-perfect conditions at Royal Troon ©Getty Images
The players were greeted by near-perfect conditions at Royal Troon ©Getty Images
Patrick Reed finished three shots off the lead on five-under-par ©Getty Images
Patrick Reed finished three shots off the lead on five-under-par ©Getty Images
Martin Kaymer of Germany also ended day one on five-under ©Getty Images
Martin Kaymer of Germany also ended day one on five-under ©Getty Images
Defending champion Zach Johnson looked set to end on five-under but bogeyed the last ©Getty Images
Defending champion Zach Johnson looked set to end on five-under but bogeyed the last ©Getty Images
World number four Rory McIlroy carded a two-under-par round ©Getty Images
World number four Rory McIlroy carded a two-under-par round ©Getty Images
Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa and Jamie Donaldson of Wales were paired together for the opening round ©Getty Images
Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa and Jamie Donaldson of Wales were paired together for the opening round ©Getty Images
Jordan Spieth of the United States wasn't quite at his best as he finished on level par ©Getty Images
Jordan Spieth of the United States wasn't quite at his best as he finished on level par ©Getty Images
World number one Jason day is tied for 96th place after he endured a tough first round ©Getty Images
World number one Jason day is tied for 96th place after he endured a tough first round ©Getty Images