Phil Mickelson aka “Lefty”, was born on June 16, 1970 in San Diego, California to parents Phil and Mary Mickelson. He has one brother, Tim. Mickelson showed an early interest in the game of golf and began playing at the age of 5. He was a natural golfer and by the time he was in junior high school, he had already won several tournaments. As of this year, Phil Mickelson has an estimated net worth of $350 million which he has amassed through his highly successful career on the PGA Tour and Liv Golf Tour, along with eight-figure endorsement deals, and even starting his own coffee company.
Personal Life
Phil Mickelson is married to Amy Mickelson, and the two reside in San Diego, California, with their three children. Mickelson’s passion for golf is also evident in his dedication to giving back to the community. He established the Phil & Amy Mickelson Foundation in 1999 to help kids with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. The foundation has raised more than $50 million dollars over the years, which has helped thousands of children and their families receive critical care and support.
Although Mickelson has become a highly controversial golfer due to gambling addictions and his recent joining with the LIV Tour, he is an inspiration to all who love the game of golf, and will continue to be one of its biggest stars for many years to come.
Career & Earnings
Phil attended Arizona State University where he won several college events and received the Haskins Award in 1990, 1991, and 1992. In 1992, Mickelson turned pro and won his first PGA Tour event, the Northern Telecom Open. He quickly established himself as one of the top golfers in the world and went on to win several more PGA Tour events, including seven major championships – the Masters (2004, 2006, 2010), the US Open (2005, 2013), The Open Championship (2013), PGA Championship ( 2021).
Mickelson is one of the most successful golfers in history, known for his aggressive playing style and his ability to make clutch shots under pressure, especially with a wedge in hand. He is also a popular figure off the golf course and is known for his friendly personality and charitable work. In 2016, Mickelson was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
In 2022, Phil Mickelson made controversial comments regarding the Saudi Arabians and their plan to start a Super League Tour. He was heavily criticized and decided to step away from the game of golf for several months, even choosing to skip his title defense of the PGA Championship. Later in 2022, Phil announced that he would be joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Tour, and joining fellow superstar Dustin Johnson, signing a $200 million contract further adding to his controversies.
Phil Mickelson is the second highest-earning golfer of all-time behind Tiger Woods, and has earned more than $96 million on the course alone. Along with his massive LIV Tour contract and many lucrative sponsorships with Callaway, KPMG, Rolex, and more, he has amassed a staggering net worth of over $350 million.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Philip Alfred Mickelson |
| Nickname | Lefty |
| Born | June 16, 1970 (age 52) San Diego, California |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)[1] |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Spouse | Amy McBride (m. 1996) |
| Children | 3 |
| Career | |
| College | Arizona State University |
| Turned professional | 1992 |
| Current tour(s) | LIV Golf PGA Tour (suspended)[a] PGA Tour Champions(suspended)[a] |
| Professional wins | 57 |
| Highest ranking | 2 (February 11, 2001)[4] |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 45 (Tied 8th all time) |
| European Tour | 11 |
| Asian Tour | 1 |
| Sunshine Tour | 1 |
| PGA Tour of Australasia | 1 |
| Challenge Tour | 1 |
| PGA Tour Champions | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Best results in major championships (wins: 6) | |
| Masters Tournament | Won: 2004, 2006, 2010 |
| PGA Championship | Won: 2005, 2021 |
| U.S. Open | 2nd/T2: 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2013 |
| The Open Championship | Won: 2013 |
