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Phil opens title defense with 63

February 21, 2009 | 12:00am

LOS ANGELES – Phil Mickelson got his title defense off to a flying start by firing an eight-under 63 for a one-shot lead over Scott McCarron in the opening round of the $6.3 million PGA Northern Trust Open on Thursday.

Mickelson shot a bogey-free round and said he is finally rounding into form after a slow start to the 2009 season. (AP)

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NORTHERN TRUST OPEN

PHIL MICKELSON

ROUND

SHOT

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