Golf-Mickelson, Morikawa miss Open cut, Smith just makes it

Golf - The 151st Open Championship - Royal Liverpool, Hoylake, Britain - July 21, 2023 Phil Mickelson of the U.S. at the 1st tee during the second round REUTERS/Phil Noble

HOYLAKE, England (Reuters) - Americans Phil Mickelson and Collin Morikawa were among former champions to miss the cut in the British Open at Hoylake on Friday.

Defending champion Cameron Smith was in danger of joining them but the Australian played a superb six iron to he final green and holed an eagle that sent him through to the weekend action.