Phil Mickelson created a record at the 2017 Presidents Cup by winning a match with Kevin Kisner against Team Internationals. It was his 25th win, breaking Tiger Woods’ record of 24 most wins in the team event. The golfer was overwhelmed after the match; however, it was not for creating history at the prestigious competition! 

“Now that they’re teenagers, for them to share these moments means a lot to me,” Mickelson said after taking a family photo with his wife, children, and caddie. “Plus, when they look at me like I’m cool, it means a lot,” he added. 

Amy Mickelson, his wife, and his three children have accompanied the golfer to watch him play whenever they can. However, according to Mickelson, since his children were too little, they couldn’t understand what it meant to him. “My kids are at an age where they appreciate these moments now,” he added. 

Mickelson enjoys being with family than winning events

Creating a record was a major achievement in Mickelson‘s career. Yet, he considered making memories together with his family more important. While this may come as news to golf newbies, it is not an unknown fact in the golf world that Lefty will choose his family over his career every time. 

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He almost withdrew from the 1999 US Open Championship to be with his pregnant wife, who was about to give birth to their firstborn. Furthermore, he has withdrawn from the 2017 US Open to attend his eldest daughter’s high school graduation ceremony. 

How many children do Phil and Amy Mickelson have? 

Phil and Amy Mickelson got married in 1996 after dating for four years. The two then had three children together; Amanda Brynn, Sophia Isabel, and Evan Samuel Mickelson. 

Born in 1999, Amanda Brynn turned 23 this June and goes to Brown University, majoring in Egyptology. She also loves to do charity work, and traveled to Asia to teach underprivileged children when she was just 16. 

Meanwhile, Sophia Isabel Mickelson, who has acted in a San Diego-based movie, was born in 2001. Notably, her ‘The One Charity’ raises money for good causes by designing and selling jewelry.

Evan Samuel Mickelson, Mickelson’s only son, was born in 2003 and is interested in playing golf. According to sources, he has already started professional training and plays in minor leagues. 

Phil Mickelson is a family man. He had always considered winning events and creating records as his second priority after creating memories with his family. What do you think of Mickelson choosing his family over his career? Let us know in the comments down below.

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