British Open 2016 Leaderboard: Updating Results and Standings for Friday

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Published: July 15, 2016

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Even in bad weather, the top players at the British Open continued to make Royal Troon look like a mini golf course with another strong day Friday.

While there are still a number of players yet to tee off for Round 2, veterans Phil Mickelson and Henrik Stenson have already put up low scores to sit first and second, respectively, in the latest standings. If this continues, it could be a repeat of the 2013 Open that featured the same winner and runner-up.

Meanwhile, the rest of the field continues to jockey for position as we approach the halfway point of the major championship. Here is the latest you need to know as of midday Friday.

 



    

Top Storylines Phil Maintains Lead



Mickelson was on the brink of history in Round 1, finishing with a 63 that almost became a major-record 62. Either way, it was still enough to take an early lead and put Lefty in good shape to win his second Open Championship.

His second round wasn't quite as dominant, but he did more than enough to stay on top with a two-under 69, making him 10-under for the tournament.

One of the keys has been his success on par-three holes, according to Jason Sobel of ESPN:



Although he did have his first two bogeys of the tournament on holes No. 12 and No. 15, he probably won't mind too much based on how well he has played.

"I really enjoy the challenge this weather and these elements provide," Mickelson told reporters, per Tony Jimenez of Reuters. "I thought it was a good round to back up the low round yesterday."

Mickelson doesn't need to shoot a 63 every round to win, but if he can maintain the low scores, he will be in good shape.

   

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