In pictures: Phil Mickelson wins British Open 2013

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  • epa03796060 US golfer Phil Mickelson celebrates a birdie on 18th green during the British Open Golf Championship at Muirfield golf course in Gullane, Scotland, Britain on 20 July 2013. EPA/KERIM OKTEN *** Local Caption *** 03796060.jpg
    epa03796060 US golfer Phil Mickelson celebrates a birdie on 18th green during the British Open Golf Championship at Muirfield golf course in Gullane, Scotland, Britain on 20 July 2013. EPA/KERIM OKTEN *** Local Caption *** 03796060.jpg
  • There was disappointment for Britain's Lee Westwood who was the overnight leader, but came up short yet again. He has now gone 62 major appearances without a win. Gerry Penny / EPA
    There was disappointment for Britain's Lee Westwood who was the overnight leader, but came up short yet again. He has now gone 62 major appearances without a win. Gerry Penny / EPA
  • Matthew Fitzpatrick, of England, lines up a putt on the second hole. The teenager won the silver medal at the championship after finishing as the leading amateur. Andrew Redington / Getty Images
    Matthew Fitzpatrick, of England, lines up a putt on the second hole. The teenager won the silver medal at the championship after finishing as the leading amateur. Andrew Redington / Getty Images
  • Ian Poulter, of England, bites his putter after missing a birdie putt on the first green. Poulter had a brilliant final round, but it was not enough for him to win. Andy Lyons / Getty Images
    Ian Poulter, of England, bites his putter after missing a birdie putt on the first green. Poulter had a brilliant final round, but it was not enough for him to win. Andy Lyons / Getty Images
  • Ryan Moore, of the United States, tees off on the fourth hole during the final round of the 142nd British Open. The final day proved manic as the leadership changed hands several times. Andrew Redington / Getty Images
    Ryan Moore, of the United States, tees off on the fourth hole during the final round of the 142nd British Open. The final day proved manic as the leadership changed hands several times. Andrew Redington / Getty Images
  • Brandt Snedeker, of the United States, tees off on the third hole. Rob Carr / Getty Images
    Brandt Snedeker, of the United States, tees off on the third hole. Rob Carr / Getty Images
  • Fans gather around the first tee as US golfer Tiger Woods plays his shot during the fourth and final round of the British Open Golf Championship at Muirfield. Adrian Dennis / AFP
    Fans gather around the first tee as US golfer Tiger Woods plays his shot during the fourth and final round of the British Open Golf Championship at Muirfield. Adrian Dennis / AFP
  • Woods, though, had a terrible final round after placing second before Sunday. The world No 1 played poor shots in the first few holes putting him out of contention for the Claret Jug. Glyn Kirk / AFP
    Woods, though, had a terrible final round after placing second before Sunday. The world No 1 played poor shots in the first few holes putting him out of contention for the Claret Jug. Glyn Kirk / AFP
  • Mickelson, who has had many a heartbreak at majors - especially at his native US Open - broke down after clinching what was his first British Open title. Jon Super / AP Photo
    Mickelson, who has had many a heartbreak at majors - especially at his native US Open - broke down after clinching what was his first British Open title. Jon Super / AP Photo
  • The Australian Scott, who capitulated in last year's championship, played as well as he could but it wasn't enough. Scott Heppell / AP Photo
    The Australian Scott, who capitulated in last year's championship, played as well as he could but it wasn't enough. Scott Heppell / AP Photo
  • Woods, though, managed to catch up with Steve Williams, his former caddie who now works with Adam Scott. Matt Dunham / AP Photo
    Woods, though, managed to catch up with Steve Williams, his former caddie who now works with Adam Scott. Matt Dunham / AP Photo
  • The promising Shingo Katayama, of Japan, plays off the first tee. Katayama is expected to grow from his experience at Muirfield, according to several observers. Scott Heppell / AP Photo
    The promising Shingo Katayama, of Japan, plays off the first tee. Katayama is expected to grow from his experience at Muirfield, according to several observers. Scott Heppell / AP Photo
  • The 43 year old won his fifth major title. Matt Dunham / AP Photo
    The 43 year old won his fifth major title. Matt Dunham / AP Photo
  • Hideki Matsuyama, another Japanese, played some excellent golf to finish seventh. Toby Melville / Reuters
    Hideki Matsuyama, another Japanese, played some excellent golf to finish seventh. Toby Melville / Reuters
  • Scott had to hit out of a bunker on the first hole. He eventually finished fourth. Brian Snyder / Reuters
    Scott had to hit out of a bunker on the first hole. He eventually finished fourth. Brian Snyder / Reuters
  • Here, Poulter hits out of a bunker on the 15th hole. Toby Melville / Reuters
    Here, Poulter hits out of a bunker on the 15th hole. Toby Melville / Reuters