Mickelson likes a major where emphasis isn't on par

Even during a week when the USGA didn't have a championship, it still came under scrutiny by way of comparisons.

With a forecast of gusts topping 30 mph for the third round of the British Open on Saturday, the R&A finished its morning preparation of Royal Troon and decided not to cut or roll the putting surfaces in case the wind got out of hand.

The greens were slower, though links putting surfaces typically are not fast.