The South African carded a one over par 73 to be joint 81st, with Swede Pierre Fulke heading the field by one shot after powering to a six-under 66.

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Even in an era marked by a lack of growth for dance, there is no shortage of dancers heading toward the field.

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Mickelson's heroics left him four shots clear of the field heading into Friday's second round -- a big improvement on his two previous lackluster displays in earlier events in the 2013 season.

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