Fillip for Mickelson as wind and rain takes a grip

By Tony Jimenez TROON, Scotland (Reuters) - Five-times major winner Phil Mickelson shrugged off the worst weather of the week, squally showers and gusts up to 20mph, to maintain his lead in the British Open second round on Friday. Swede Henrik Stenson (65) was one shot off the pace while Dane Soren Kjeldsen (68) and American Keegan Bradley (68) shared third place on 135. Conditions were perfectly acceptable on the front nine for the morning starters and Mickelson took advantage with early birdie