Phil Mickelson draws first blood in battle with world No . 1 Rory McIlroy is the next to go and will be looking for a second successive win at Royal Lytham & St Annes on Sunday. American seals a victory over the European pairing on the final hole . Read more : More than just a game . McIlroy and Mickelson verbally joust in build up to Ryder Cup contest at Gleneagles . Thousands of spectators drawn to watch climax of compelling fourball battle .
Phil Mickelson draws first blood in battle with world No . 1 Rory McIlroy is the next to go and will be looking for a second successive win at Royal Lytham & St Annes on Sunday. American seals a victory over the European pairing on the final hole . McIlroy and Mickelson verbally joust in build up to Ryder Cup contest at Gleneagles . Thousands of spectators drawn to watch climax of compelling fourball battle .