Phil Mickelson
 Height:
6'2"
Weight:
195
Birth Date:
June 16, 1970
Birthplace:
San Diego , CA
Marital Status:
Married
Born to be a golfer. That seems to be the best way to describe Phil Mickelson. After all, at age one-and-a-half he was already swinging a homemade cut-down club, mirroring his father in their modest San Diego backyard. At age three, he tried to run away from home because his parents didn't think he was old enough to join his father for a weekend golf game at the local public course.
Approaching the final green of his first round of golf at age four, he was crying not because the green was located high on a hill and would be a difficult walk, but because he knew that the 18th hole meant the round was over. That same spirit of not wanting the game to end led him to a phenomenal junior career that saw Mickelson capture 34 San Diego County titles, followed by an amateur career highlighted by three NCAA Championships, a U.S. Amateur title and a win on the PGA TOUR's Northern Telecom Open as a collegian.
Mickelson continues his success on fairways and greens as a professional becoming only one of a handful of players to capture more than twenty Tour victories, including the 2004 Masters, and play on 5 Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup teams.
What separates Mickelson from his peers is there truly is more to this young man than his smooth swing, silky putting stroke, booming drives off the tee and creativity around the greens. He represents a link to the past, a link to the greats who have made the game what it is today.
There are many players who have displayed tremendous skill and accomplishment on the course, adding their names to the record books. Of these, few, if any, have matched the off-course respect from his peers and business community and personal respect for the game more than Phil Mickelson.
Mickelson has grown from the All-American boy into a well-rounded role model and family man. The birth of his daughter, Amanda Brynn, the day after his runner-up finish at the 1999 U.S. Open has brought new perspective to Mickelson's life. While winning continues to be the priority on the course and a hunger still remains for making his imprint on golf history, being a great father to his three children (Amanda, Sophia and Evan) continues to deliver the most satisfaction.
Perhaps nobody in the game dedicates more time to the fans than Mickelson. Ask any tournament official, TOUR player or media member who spends more time signing autographs following practice and tournament rounds and "Phil Mickelson" will be a name heard often. He recognizes the importance of paying attention to his supporters and those who support the game by coming out to watch the pros play. Mickelson never underestimates the value of eye contact and a smiling acknowledgement of a fan's greeting.
Phil Mickelson has made it his mission to carry on the legacy set forth by the landmark players before him. Times have changed and golf has become more popular than ever. But to Phil, as with every true competitor and champion, winning is the ultimate measuring stick. But winning with class, humility, integrity and a true respect for one's place in history is what moves one from greatness to legendary.
Phil Mickelson is a major champion, marquee spokesperson and role model off the course and dedicated father at home. He is a man with his priorities in order and a commitment to fill the shoes that have left such important footprints before him.
Career Wins:
1991 Northern Telecom Open (1)
1993 Buick Invitational of California , The International (2)
1994 Mercedes Championships (1)
1995 Northern Telecom Open (1)
1996 Nortel Open, Phoenix Open, GTE Byron Nelson Golf Classic, NEC World Series of Golf (4)
1997 Bay Hill Invitational, Sprint International (2)
1998 Mercedes Championships, AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am (2)
2000 Buick Invitational, BellSouth Classic, MasterCard Colonial, THE TOUR Championship (4)
2001 Buick Invitational, Canon Greater Hartford Open (2)
2002 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Canon Greater Hartford Open (2)
2004 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Masters Tournament (2)
2005 FBR Open, AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, BellSouth Classic (3) |
