Posted at 7:50 a.m., Sunday, July 15, 2007
Golf: Havret beats Mickelson in Scottish Open playoff
Associated Press
LUSS, Scotland — Phil Mickelson bogeyed the 18th hole twice today at the Scottish Open to put himself in a playoff then allow Gregory Havret to win the title.Mickelson, seeking his first victory outside the United States since 1993, led by a stroke going into the 72nd hole of the tournament at Loch Lomond, but a poor drive went into the rough.
After his bogey left him with a 2-under 69 and at 270 total, the two-time Masters champion drove into deeper rough when he and Havret (68) replayed the hole in the playoff. Mickelson bogeyed again, while Havret won with a par.
Mickelson's bogey on the 72nd was his third in five holes. He also had bogeys at the 14th and 16th, but came back with birdies at the 15th and 17th.
Ernie Els (65) finished third with a 40-foot birdie on the final hole. It was his fourth straight birdie on the 18th.
Luke Donald (64), Richard Sterne (64), Pelle Edberg (66) and Louis Oosthuizen (68) tied for fourth.
