Quick Info
| Profession | Professional golfer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 16/06/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | San Diego, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Phil Mickelson
Mickelson's representatives said he had spent time at a treatment facility earlier in 2026 for family trauma and addiction. The statement explained his prolonged absence from competitive golf. Mickelson had already left the facility by the time it was reported.
Mickelson withdrew from the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, his camp confirmed. The withdrawal came as a Skratch investigation detailed a pattern of alleged inappropriate conduct stretching back more than a decade. As a result, he did not play in any of the four majors in 2026.
Golf Digest reported that a club employee at The Farms, a country club outside San Diego, accused Mickelson of inappropriate contact before a round earlier that spring. Club management asked him to leave the course, and a spokesperson later confirmed he had resigned his membership. Mickelson's representatives did not dispute that he had resigned.
Mickelson withdrew from the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, citing a personal health matter with his family. He had also missed the 2026 Masters for the same reason. His absence opened a spot in the 154-player field.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Philip Alfred Mickelson is an American professional golfer who became one of the most dominant players on the PGA Tour in the 1990s and early 2000s. Known as 'Lefty' for his left-handed swing, he has won six major championships and joined LIV Golf in 2022. He was largely absent from competition in 2026 while dealing with a family health matter. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
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| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | University of San Diego High School, graduated 1988 |
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| University | Arizona State University, graduated June 1992 with a psychology degree |
Personal Life
| Residence | Rancho Santa Fe, California |
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| Hobbies & Interests | Aviation and writing |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Amy Mickelson (m. 1996) |
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| Spouse Background | Amy McBride, born 1972, met Mickelson in 1992 while at Arizona State University |
Family
| Parents | Phil Mickelson Sr. and Mary Mickelson |
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| Siblings | Tina Mickelson (sister) |
| Children | Three children, including Amanda (born 2003) |
| Ancestry | Portuguese, Swedish, and Sicilian |
Career
| Amateur Highlights | Won three consecutive national Junior Player of the Year awards (1986, 1987, 1988); three-time individual NCAA champion; first-team All-American all four years at Arizona State |
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| Professional Debut | Turned professional in 1992 and joined the PGA Tour that year |
| First Professional Win | 1993 Buick Invitational |
| Major Championships | Six major titles, including the 2021 PGA Championship, when he became the oldest major champion in history |
| Tour Wins | 45 PGA Tour wins |
| Recent Career | Joined LIV Golf in 2022, leaving the PGA Tour; he captains the HyFlyers GC team and is suspended from the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions |
| Hall of Fame | Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2012 |
| Books | One Magical Sunday: But Winning Isn't Everything (2005), co-written with Donald T. Phillips |
| 2026 Season | Played only one LIV Golf event in 2026 and did not compete in any of the four majors that year |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Aggressive, daring short game and big left-handed swing; known for the 'Phil Flop' shot |
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| Public Persona | Quick to smile and popular with galleries |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He learned golf by mirroring his right-handed father's swing, which led him to play left-handed despite being naturally right-handed. | |
| 2. His maternal grandfather was a caddie at Pebble Beach Golf Links and introduced him to golf. | |
| 3. He shares the record for most individual NCAA Championships with Ben Crenshaw. | |
| 4. He became a rival and foil to Tiger Woods, with their competition beginning in 1996 when Woods turned professional. |
