Mickelson wins his first British Open

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Phil Mickelson of the U.S. reacts after making his birdie putt on the 18th green during the final round of the British Open golf championship.

Phil Mickelson after making his birdie putt on the 14th green during the final round of the British Open golf championship at Muirfield in Scotland on July 21, 2013.

Phil Mickelson holds up the Claret Jug trophy after winning the British Open Golf Championship on Sunday, July 21, 2013.

Phil Mickelson of the United States celebrates after his final putt on the 18th green with his caddie Jim Mackay during the final round of the British Open Golf Championship at Muirfield, Scotland, on July 21, 2013.

Caddie Jim Mackay celebrates after Phil Mickelson sunk a birdie putt on 18th green during the final round of the British Open golf championship at Muirfield in Scotland, July 21, 2013.

Phil Mickleson tees off on the 6th hole during the final round at Muirfield Golf Club.

Phil Mickleson putts on the 5th green during the final round of the 2013 The Open Championship at Muirfield Golf Club.

July 21, 2013; Gullane, United Kingdom; Phil Mickleson on the 5th green during the Final round of the 2013 The Open Championship at Muirfield Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Paul Cunningham-USA TODAY Sports

July 21, 2013; Gullane, United Kingdom; Phil Mickleson chips from the rough on the 5th fairway during the final round of the 2013 The Open Championship at Muirfield Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Paul Cunningham-USA TODAY Sports

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Phil Mickelson of the United States gestures as he holds the Claret Jug trophy after winning the British Open Golf Championship at Muirfield, Scotland, Sunday July 21, 2013.

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