Guest Sports News Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 * Six-times runner-up Mickelson 'very pleased' after a 69 * World number one McIlroy fires four bogeys en route to 72 (Adds detail, quotes) By Mark Lamport-Stokes UNIVERSITY PLACE, Washington, June 18 (Reuters) - Dustin Johnson and Henrik Stenson moved into a tie for the early U.S. Open lead on Thursday while Phil Mickelson made an encouraging start in his bid for a career grand slam of the four majors. The 30-year-old American piled up six birdies and a lone bogey to finish level with Swede Henrik Stenson, who birdied four of his last five holes at the British Open-style venue. "I hit the ball really well ... had a lot of good looks at birdie all day," Johnson, who like Stenson is seeking a first major title, told reporters. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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