Despite Having an Illustrious Professional Career, LIV Golf Defector Phil Mickelson Once Revealed His ‘Greatest Accomplishment’: Hint – It Isn’t About Golf

Phil Mickelson is one of the greatest golfers of all time. The six-time major winner has made more records than most other players on the field. Moreover, he recently became the highest-paid golfer according to Forbes. But despite all his success in golf, Mickelson is the most thankful for something else in his life.

What is Mickelson’s greatest accomplishment?

Mickelson is counted among the most successful players in the history of golf. Although he received some hate after he shifted to LIV Golf, his fans still love his swinging skills. The golfer has always been thankful for his fans and their support. However, there is something else that Mickelson loves and rarely talks about. And it’s none other than his beautiful family.

In an interview with Golf.com, Mickelson was asked about what his greatest accomplishment was. And his response left all his fans with a great deal of respect for him. The golfer said, “the success on the golf course… Amy, and three kids grow up together in a loving home…have a successful family life and a successful career is probably my greatest accomplishment.”

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Mickelson has always admitted that the person behind his success is his wife ,Amy Mickelson. According to Lefty, Amy has been a constant support for the player and has motivated him to do better each time. “She’s an incredible wife and incredible mother. And I just couldn’t do it without her”, Mickelson said. He also mentioned that his wife and kids always accompanied him to all his tournaments. And that he was very thankful for the career he had which gave him a chance to travel around the world.

Why did Phil Mickelson switch to LIV Golf?

The golf legend had made a few unacceptable statements about the PGA Tour and later apologized for the same. However, his apology didn’t change his decision to leave the PGA Tour and switch to LIV Golf. And when his fans questioned his decision, the golfer took to Twitter to respond to them. Mickelson said that after successfully spending the last 32 years on the former tour, he was looking for a “fresh start”. He also mentioned that LIV Golf was “transformative” for him and other golfers.

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