SANDWICH - Phil Mickelson has decided to wipe the slate clean in an effort to finally get to grips with British Open-style links golf.

The 41-year-old, four-time major winner has long been an outstanding threat at the three other majors - Masters, US Open and USPGA.

But to date, the only one of golf's big four tournaments that takes place outside of the United States has remained for him a battleground.