INVERNESS, Scotland (AP) -- Phil Mickelson broke out of his slump
with an 8-under 64 at the Scottish Open on Friday, leaving him five
shots off the second-round lead shared by Alexander Noren and
Francesco Molinari.

Noren's second straight round of 66 to move to 12 under
alongside Molinari, who couldn't match his blistering 62 on
Thursday but managed a 70.

Mickelson charged up the leaderboard in an overcast but largely
wind-free round at the Castle Stuart links.

The three-time Masters champion broke par for the first time
since May. He had an eagle and six birdies, putting him in a strong
position for the weekend.