Phil Mickelson Biography, Net Worth, Height & Career
Professional Golfer (LIV Golf — HyFlyers GC)
Phil Mickelson — known universally as 'Lefty' — built one of golf's most decorated careers across three decades, winning six major championships. His three Masters titles (2004, 2006, 2010), two PGA Championships (2005, 2021) and one Open Championship (2013) made him one of the most prolific major winners of his generation. His 2021 PGA Championship victory at age 50 made him the oldest major champion in history. Mickelson joined LIV Golf in 2022 as one of the league's founding captains, signing with HyFlyers GC, and his departure from the PGA Tour — the circuit where he won 45 events — marked one of the most consequential roster moves in the LIV Golf era. His career has been defined by a risk-reward playing style, a celebrated rivalry with Tiger Woods and a commercial profile that spans golf instruction, media and course design.
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Biography & Overview
Phil Mickelson — known universally as 'Lefty' — built one of golf's most decorated careers across three decades, winning six major championships. His three Masters titles (2004, 2006, 2010), two PGA Championships (2005, 2021) and one Open Championship (2013) made him one of the most prolific major winners of his generation. His 2021 PGA Championship victory at age 50 made him the oldest major champion in history. Mickelson joined LIV Golf in 2022 as one of the league's founding captains, signing with HyFlyers GC, and his departure from the PGA Tour — the circuit where he won 45 events — marked one of the most consequential roster moves in the LIV Golf era. His career has been defined by a risk-reward playing style, a celebrated rivalry with Tiger Woods and a commercial profile that spans golf instruction, media and course design.
Early Life & Educational Foundation
Born in San Diego, California, Mickelson learned the game from his father and played left-handed, mirroring his father's right-handed swing in a mirror. He attended Arizona State University, where he won three consecutive NCAA individual championships.
Attended Arizona State University, where he won three NCAA individual championships.
Personal Life & Relationships
Married to Amy Mickelson; the couple have three children.
Career Milestones & Chronology
Joined LIV Golf
Signed with LIV Golf and became captain of HyFlyers GC.
Filmography & Notable Productions
Visual Archive & Red Carpet
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Honors, Awards & Accolades
Honored for performance in Augusta National
Honored for performance in Baltusrol
Honored for performance in Augusta National
Honored for performance in Augusta National
Honored for performance in Muirfield
Honored for performance in Kiawah Island
Net Worth & Income Sources
Est. $300 Million (estimate, unconfirmed)
Mickelson's earnings combine three decades of PGA Tour prize money and endorsements (Callaway, KPMG, Rolex) with a LIV Golf contract. He was among the first major champions to join LIV Golf in 2022. His 2021 PGA Championship victory at age 50 extended his career earnings. No official net-worth figure is publicly disclosed; all published numbers are estimates.
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Won the 2021 PGA Championship at age 50, making him the oldest major champion in golf history.
Won three consecutive NCAA individual championships at Arizona State University (1990–1992).
