Phil Mickelson Biography

Fast Facts

• Founded the Phil and Amy Mickelson Foundation in 2004 to support family-oriented organizations
• Won the Masters Tournament in 2004, 2006 and 2010
• Was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2012
• Won The Open Championship in 2013
• Won the NCAA Championship the same year as the U․S․ Amateur Championship
• Quote: "The object of golf is not just to win․ It is to play like a gentleman, and win․”"
• Followed in the footsteps of his Navy pilot father to become a pilot himself
• Is naturally right-handed but learned to play golf left-handed
• Started hitting golf balls at 18 months old