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The Latest: Mickelson takes early lead in US Open (Yahoo Sports)

Phil Mickelson was among the first players to embrace the quirks of Chambers Bay. The six-time U.S. Open runner-up birdied two of his first five holes Thursday, quickly moving to the top of the leaderboard. Mickelson also hit a sweeping draw out of knee-high fescue at the par-4 fourth hole, eventually making par out of a tee shot that could have been much worse.