Phil Mickelson
American professional golfer
Phil Mickelson (born June 16, 1970) is an American golfer. He plays on the PGA Tour. He has 39 PGA Tour wins. He has won The Masters three times. The most recent time was in 2010. Mickelson has the nickname "Lefty" because he swings with his left hand.
Phil Mickelson | |
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![]() At the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines | |
Personal information | |
Full name | Philip Alfred Mickelson |
Nickname | Lefty |
Born | San Diego, California | June 16, 1970
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st) |
Nationality | ![]() |
Residence | Rancho Santa Fe, California |
Spouse | Amy (m. 1996) |
Children | Amanda (b. 1999) Sophia (b. 2001) Evan (b. 2003) |
Career | |
College | Arizona State University |
Turned professional | 1992 |
Current tour(s) | PGA Tour (joined 1992) |
Professional wins | 51 |
Number of wins by tour | |
PGA Tour | 42 (9th all time) |
European Tour | 9 |
Challenge Tour | 1 |
Other | 5 |
Best results in Major Championships (Wins: 5) | |
The Masters Tournament | Won: 2004, 2006, 2010 |
U.S. Open | 2nd/T2: 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2013 |
The Open Championship | Won: 2013 |
PGA Championship | Won: 2005 |
Achievements and awards | |
World Golf Hall of Fame | 2012 (member page) |
Haskins Award | 1990, 1991, 1992 |
He won the 2021 PGA Championship, becoming the oldest winner in golf history at aged 50.[1]
Early life
changeHe was born in San Diego, California. His father Phil Mickelson Sr. was an airline pilot and former naval aviator.[2] and Mary Mickelson. He was raised there and in Scottsdale, Arizona.
References
change- ↑ "US PGA Championship: Phil Mickelson becomes oldest major winner with sixth title". BBC Sport. 23 May 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ↑ "Phil Sr. prepared son for greatness". USA Today. August 15, 2005. Retrieved January 5, 2014.