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The PGA Tour is facing a tough time as the LIV Golf Invitational Series is approaching its inaugural event. Currently, many PGA Tour pros have requested a release to compete in the Greg Norman-led league. However, there are only a few golfers who have publicly accepted that they have applied for release. According to the reports, Jason Kokrak, Phil Mickelson, Lee Westwood, Richard Bland, and Robert Garrigus have applied for a release to compete in the inaugural event of the LIV Golf Invitational [https://twitter.com/NUCLRGOLF/status/1521850231524102144?s=20&t=0oqPbycUN4IpQqeEWnPZCQ]. As of now, only these golfers have made their intentions and actions public. However, they have not fully committed to the rival league yet. WHEN WILL THE GREG NORMAN-LED LIV GOLF INVITATIONAL SERIES BEGIN? The Saudi-backed and Greg Norman-led LIV Golf Invitational Series is all set to begin on June 9th, 2022. The Centurion Club London will be the host of the event, which is just a week before the 2022 U.S. Open. This will not be a traditional 72-hole event like the ones we are used to seeing. Instead, this will be a 54-hole three-round event with no cut. Read More – Is the ‘Tiger Effect’ Failing on the PGA Tour? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-tiger-woods-is-the-tiger-effect-failing-on-the-pga-tour/] This is a world series, and hence, there will be different venues in different countries for each event. The former Australian Tour pro, Greg Norman, believes that the primary purpose of this world series is to grow the game. Moreover, the prize money purse for the first seven events is $25 million. And the eighth and final event will be a team competition with $50 million as the total prize purse. Hence, this is a great lucrative offer for all golfers, due to which, we are witnessing the reports of many tour pros wanting to join the event. Lee Westwood [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-07-15T102210Z_766359238_UP1EH7F0SSX5M_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-OPEN.jpg]Golf – The 149th Open Championship – Royal St George’s, Sandwich, Britain – July 15, 2021 England’s Lee Westwood on the second green during the first round REUTERS/Rebecca Naden Recently, a senior Golf Broadcaster [https://twitter.com/Luke_Elvy/status/1521852315740741632?t=qoKhzTHPMPAVhoqIcZubzA&s=19] revealed that around 80 PGA Tour pros have asked for a release to play the inaugural event of the LIV Golf Invitational Series. Among all the golfers who have publically announced the same, only Lee Westwood has been the most vocal. However, the other golfers have not fully revealed their playing status. Hence, it will be interesting to see how the PGA Tour responds to this saga. And whether players competing in this event will face any consequences or not. Watch This Story: Paige Spiranac Reveals She Has the Driver Yips and Describes Latest Act of Outrage [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/golf-news-paige-spiranac-reveals-she-has-the-driver-yips-and-describes-latest-act-of-outrage/] 

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<h2><strong>Lee Westwood 2023: Net worth, salary and endorsements</strong></h2>
Lee John Westwood OBE is an English professional golfer. After playing multiple sports like rugby, cricket, and soccer in school, Westwood made golf his focus at the age of 13 when he started practicing with a half set that his grandparents gifted him.

Although he was a late bloomer, Westwood started excelling early. From multiple Ryder Cup wins to reaching World No. 1, Westwood is one of the most prolific golfers of his time. Let's dive in to learn more!
<h2>Early life and family</h2>
Lee John Westwood was born on 24 April 1973 to parents John and Trish in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England. His father is a mathematics teacher by profession and is responsible for encouraging Lee to take up the sport. He also has a sister named Yolanda.

[caption id="attachment_582002" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-582002 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210315154227/2021-03-13T232343Z_248587738_MT1USATODAY15723348_RTRMADP_3_PGA-THE-PLAYERS-CHAMPIONSHIP-THIRD-ROUND-1.jpg" alt="English pro golfer Lee Westwood" width="1920" height="1280" /> Mar 13, 2021; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Lee Westwood waves the gallery on the 18th green during the third round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass - Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Westwood is currently married to Helen Storey, who is a fitness instructor and also his caddie. They tied the knot in June 2021 after being together for over five years. He also has a son and a daughter from his previous marriage to Laurae Coltart. His son has also caddied for him in multiple events.
<h2>Amateur career</h2>
Despite being a late entrant than most, Westwood went on to register wins early on in his amateur career. Less than two years after beginning to play, he became the junior champion of Nottinghamshire. In August 1989, he represented England in the Boys Home International. In 1990 and 1991, he was also part of the Great Britain and Ireland Boys squad for the Jacques Léglise Trophy.

His first-ever amateur win came at the Peter McAvoy Trophy in 1991. He eventually turned professional after claiming the British Youths Amateur Championship in 1993.
<h2>Professional career</h2>
His first win as a professional came in the 1996 Volvo Scandinavian Masters, which was followed by another victory at the Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters in Japan. Westwood saw more success in 1997 as he not only defended the Japanese title but also won the Malaysian Open, the Volvo Masters in Spain, and the Holden Australian Open.

In his first 29 years as a pro, the golfer registered at least one win in 15 of them. His most wins in a single year is seven, a feat he accomplished in both 1998 and 2000. Westwood is also among the few players who have recorded wins across five different continents: Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

[caption id="attachment_582003" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-582003 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210315154247/2021-03-14T213240Z_2075342037_MT1USATODAY15730255_RTRMADP_3_PGA-THE-PLAYERS-CHAMPIONSHIP-FINAL-ROUND.jpg" alt="English pro golfer Lee Westwood" width="1920" height="1280" /> Mar 14, 2021; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Lee Westwood plays his shot from the 16th tee during the final round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass - Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

When he became the world number one in October 2010, Westwood became the first English golfer to do so since Faldo. He is also one of the few golfers to have held the number-one ranking despite not having a single major win. Westwood's 25 career wins on the DP World Tour puts him eighth on the all-time list.

In 2012, the golfer was appointed OBE (Order of the British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace for his services to golf.
<h2>Ryder Cup achievements</h2>
In his long and illustrious career, Lee Westwood has witnessed much success in the Ryder Cup. Since his debut appearance in 1997, he has played for Europe in the biennial tournament 11 times and has also appeared in a record 47 Ryder Cup matches.

[caption id="attachment_775327" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-775327 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-09-22T153843Z_2065127961_UP1EH9M17GH1D_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-RYDERCUP.jpg" alt="The 2020 Ryder Cup" width="1920" height="1346" /> Golf - The 2020 Ryder Cup - Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. - September 22, 2021 Team Europe's Lee Westwood wearing a cheese hat as he walks to the 1st tee during a practice round REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst[/caption]

His 24 (21-20-6) record ties for the third-most for any Team Europe player behind <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sergio-garcia/">Sergio Garcia</a> (28.5) and Nick Faldo (25). No other European player has been on more winning Ryder Cup squads than Westwood's seven (1997, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2012, and 2014).
<h2>Move to LIV Golf</h2>
In 2022, Lee Westwood surprised many with his move to the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF)-backed LIV Golf. Per various sources, LIV signed the golfer for $20-$30 million. After joining LIV, he made an impressive appearance at LIV's Boston event by shooting a final-round 62. He is also the co-captain of the Majesticks GC, the all-European team out of the 12 LIV teams.
<h2>Net worth and endorsements</h2>
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lee Westwood boasts a net worth of $40 million,  receiving a huge boost due to his move to LIV. The golfer has reportedly earned total career earnings of $23,795,343.

In a career spanning over two decades, Westwood has had many endorsements and sponsorships over the years. The former number-one-ranked golfer has been associated with companies like Netjets, Ping, Your Golf Travel, FootJoy, Titleist, and UPS, among others.
<h2>Charity work</h2>
Lee Westwood has always indulged in a variety of charity work. In 2009, he joined the Board of Trustees of the Tour Players Foundation (TPF), the charitable foundation of The European Tour.

A few years ago, Westwood donated thousands of pounds worth of his sportswear to a charity shop in Edinburgh. He also helped raise over £200,600 for National Golf Club Challenge. He has also been a participant in multiple charity exhibition events.
<h2><strong>How to contact Lee Westwood?</strong></h2>
Lee Westwood on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/westwood_lee/">@westwood_lee</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/westwoodlee">@WestwoodLee</a>
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<td>50</td>
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<td>British</td>
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<td>Married to Helen Storey</td>
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<td>6'0</td>
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<td>205 lbs</td>
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<td>44</td>
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Lee Westwood 2023: Net worth, salary and endorsements Lee John Westwood OBE is an English professional golfer. After playing multiple sports like rugby, cricket, and soccer in school, Westwood made golf his focus at the age of 13 when he started practicing with a half set that his grandparents gifted him. Although he was a late bloomer, Westwood started excelling early. From multiple Ryder Cup wins to reaching World No. 1, Westwood is one of the most prolific golfers of his time. Let&#8217;s dive in to learn more! Early life and family Lee John Westwood was born on 24 April 1973 to parents John and Trish in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England. His father is a mathematics teacher by profession and is responsible for encouraging Lee to take up the sport. He also has a sister named Yolanda. Mar 13, 2021; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Lee Westwood waves the gallery on the 18th green during the third round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass &#8211; Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Westwood is currently married to Helen Storey, who is a fitness instructor and also his caddie. They tied the knot in June 2021 after being together for over five years. He also has a son and a daughter from his previous marriage to Laurae Coltart. His son has also caddied for him in multiple events. Amateur career Despite being a late entrant than most, Westwood went on to register wins early on in his amateur career. Less than two years after beginning to play, he became the junior champion of Nottinghamshire. In August 1989, he represented England in the Boys Home International. In 1990 and 1991, he was also part of the Great Britain and Ireland Boys squad for the Jacques Léglise Trophy. His first-ever amateur win came at the Peter McAvoy Trophy in 1991. He eventually turned professional after claiming the British Youths Amateur Championship in 1993. Professional career His first win as a professional came in the 1996 Volvo Scandinavian Masters, which was followed by another victory at the Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters in Japan. Westwood saw more success in 1997 as he not only defended the Japanese title but also won the Malaysian Open, the Volvo Masters in Spain, and the Holden Australian Open. In his first 29 years as a pro, the golfer registered at least one win in 15 of them. His most wins in a single year is seven, a feat he accomplished in both 1998 and 2000. Westwood is also among the few players who have recorded wins across five different continents: Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Mar 14, 2021; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Lee Westwood plays his shot from the 16th tee during the final round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass &#8211; Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports When he became the world number one in October 2010, Westwood became the first English golfer to do so since Faldo. He is also one of the few golfers to have held the number-one ranking despite not having a single major win. Westwood&#8217;s 25 career wins on the DP World Tour puts him eighth on the all-time list. In 2012, the golfer was appointed OBE (Order of the British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace for his services to golf. Ryder Cup achievements In his long and illustrious career, Lee Westwood has witnessed much success in the Ryder Cup. Since his debut appearance in 1997, he has played for Europe in the biennial tournament 11 times and has also appeared in a record 47 Ryder Cup matches. Golf &#8211; The 2020 Ryder Cup &#8211; Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. &#8211; September 22, 2021 Team Europe&#8217;s Lee Westwood wearing a cheese hat as he walks to the 1st tee during a practice round REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst His 24 (21-20-6) record ties for the third-most for any Team Europe player behind Sergio Garcia (28.5) and Nick Faldo (25). No other European player has been on more winning Ryder Cup squads than Westwood&#8217;s seven (1997, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2012, and 2014). Move to LIV Golf In 2022, Lee Westwood surprised many with his move to the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF)-backed LIV Golf. Per various sources, LIV signed the golfer for $20-$30 million. After joining LIV, he made an impressive appearance at LIV&#8217;s Boston event by shooting a final-round 62. He is also the co-captain of the Majesticks GC, the all-European team out of the 12 LIV teams. Net worth and endorsements According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lee Westwood boasts a net worth of $40 million,  receiving a huge boost due to his move to LIV. The golfer has reportedly earned total career earnings of $23,795,343. In a career spanning over two decades, Westwood has had many endorsements and sponsorships over the years. The former number-one-ranked golfer has been associated with companies like Netjets, Ping, Your Golf Travel, FootJoy, Titleist, and UPS, among others. Charity work Lee Westwood has always indulged in a variety of charity work. In 2009, he joined the Board of Trustees of the Tour Players Foundation (TPF), the charitable foundation of The European Tour. A few years ago, Westwood donated thousands of pounds worth of his sportswear to a charity shop in Edinburgh. He also helped raise over £200,600 for National Golf Club Challenge. He has also been a participant in multiple charity exhibition events. How to contact Lee Westwood? Lee Westwood on Instagram: @westwood_lee Twitter: @WestwoodLee  Full name Lee Westwood  Nickname Westy  Age 50  Birth Date April 24, 1973  Residency Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England  Nationality British  Marital Status Married to Helen Storey  College &#8211;  Height 6&#8217;0  Weight 205 lbs  Professional wins 44  Highest ranking #1

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Phil Mickelson, with his incredible club skills and his long list of achievements, has won over the hearts of many in his 30+ years as a professional golfer. In the era of Tiger Woods, Phil managed to make a name for himself and be known as one of the greatest golfers of all time. This was, of course, no ordinary feat! Although he spent the majority of his career in Woodsâ€™s shadow, Phil came to be known as the 15-time major winnerâ€™s rival and his biggest one! To date, he has continued to stun the golf world with his skill, despite his age, making him one of the players the golf world eagerly looks forward to watching on the course! Let's explore all that the golf legend has accomplished in his career and the path he is now on.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Phil Mickelson's net worth 2024</b></h2>
Since he first picked up a club over five decades ago, Mickelson has certainly come a long way. Not only has he cemented his name in the golf world, but he has also created a massive empire out of his career! with numerous endorsement deals under his belt. The golf pro is currently worth approximately $400 million, a lot of which he owes to his latest partnership with LIV Golf.

In the summer of 2022, Lefty was one of the many PGA Tour stars who jumped ship and headed over to the Saudi-backed league. His stature and hold over the golf world earned him a whopping <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-despite-signing-a-massive-200m-liv-golf-contract-phil-mickelson-billionaire-dreams-wont-be-fulfilled-anytime-soon-heres-why/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$200 million contract from the new league</a> where the golf pro now competes. With this switch in leagues, Phil also saw one of the biggest controversies of his lifetime! He faced backlash from fans, the public, and especially the PGA Tour, which banned him and the other stars who left from all Tour events indefinitely.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Phil Mickelson's early life</h2>
Born in 1970, the golf pro was named Philip Alfred Mickelson. In the golf world, of course, he is better known as Lefty! He first began playing the sport when he was just a toddler, at 18 months old, by mirroring his fatherâ€™s swing. This led to him playing like a left-handed player despite being right-handed naturally, earning him his nickname as he got older.

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The young Lefty began establishing his name in the world of golf during his days as an amateur golfer. Mickelson went on to win several tournaments, including the National Junior Player of the Year award, for three consecutive years, from 1986 to 1988. Mickelson also bagged a complete scholarship at Arizona State University (ASU) via his tremendous overall performance on the golf course. Phil went on to become the fourth amateur to win a PGA Tour title when he won the Northern Telecom Open in 1991
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Phil Mickelsonâ€™s 2024 sources of income</strong></h2>
The $400 million man has undoubtedly seen massive earnings throughout his career. While his LIV contract is probably his biggest payday ever, itâ€™s not his only one. In his 30+ years of playing on the PGA Tour, including his major championship winnings, he has earned $96,572,310.

In 2023, the golf pro made $2,855,250 after playing in 14 events. His total career earnings over the years are currently upward of a billion dollars, thanks to all these earnings! As of 2023, Mickelson was ranked the 7th highest-earning athlete in the year, but besides the course, Lefty makes a lot of money off it too.

<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-liv-golf-phil-mickelson-severes-ties-with-callaway-partnership-after-twenty-long-years-second-legendary-exit-following-tiger-woods/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">In 2024, Mickelson parted ways with Callaway and ended a 20-year partnership.</a> The <em>Lefty</em> has multiple endorsement deals, through which he earns millions every year. Some of these companies include Coffee of Wellness, Amgen, Intrepid Financial Partners, Titleist, and Grayhawk. Moreover, he even owns a golf club, the Phil Mickelson Golf Club, which is flourishing.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Phil Mickelson's family and personal life</strong></h2>
Off the course, Mickelson has a different persona altogether. Heâ€™s a family man! His Twitter bio too shows that he prioritizes his family before all else, as it states, â€œ<em>Husband.</em>Â <em>Lefty. LIV. Golfer.â€</em>Â Itâ€™s safe to say that his wife, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-who-is-phil-mickelsons-wife-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-power-couples-twenty-six-years-old-marriage-amy-mickelson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amy Mickelson</a>, will always be the golferâ€™s first choice. Phil and Amy met back in 1992 while both were studying at Arizona State University. She was a cheerleader for the NBAâ€™s Phoenix Suns cheerleading squad.

It wasnâ€™t long before they got together, and four years later, on November 16, 1996, the couple tied the knot. Nearly 3 years after their wedding, the Mickelsons increased their family numbers. Amy gave birth to their first daughter, Amanda Brynn Mickelson, in June 1999. Just two years later, the couple had another daughter, Sophia Isabel Mickelson, who was born in October 2001. But their family got even bigger in the years that followed! And in March 2003, their third child and only son, Evan Samuel Mickelson, was born.

The Mickelson family always came first. He even skipped out on possible career-changing golf events, prioritizing his wife and children. Heâ€™ll undoubtedly credit his parents, Philip and Mary Mickelson, for this beautiful upbringing. Lefty also has two siblings: Tim, his brother, who now serves as his caddy and is on the course with him for almost every event, and a sister, Tina.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Phil Mickelson's records</strong></h2>
It would be an understatement to say that Mickelson had a great golf career. It was enormous! Throughout his 30+ years of professional golf, the pro has amassed 57 professional wins. The majority of these came on the PGA Tour, where he spent 30 years playing. He won 45 events on the Tour, of which six were <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-how-old-was-phil-mickelson-when-he-won-his-first-major-championship/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">major championships; his first came in 2004</a>, and his last to date, 17 years after that, came in 2021.

[caption id="attachment_1080910" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1080910 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-06-09T183727Z_232606975_UP1EI691FQD5M_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-LIV.jpg" alt="Phil Mickelson" width="1920" height="1380" /> Golf â€“ The inaugural LIV Golf Invitational â€“ Centurion Club, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Britain â€“ June 9, 2022 Team Hy Flyers Phil Mickelson of the U.S. during the first round Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs[/caption]

He has won the prestigious Masters Tournament three times, and just this year he tied for second, narrowly missing his fourth victory at Augusta. He has also won the PGA Championship twice and the Open Championship once in his career. Currently, he needs just a US Open win to complete his much-anticipated career grand slam. But only time will tell if thatâ€™s something thatâ€™s possible for the golf legend.

Besides the majors and on the PGA Tour, heâ€™s also won five times on the European Tour, once on the Challenge Tour, four times on the PGA Tour Champions (senior circuit), and four other events during his professional career.

Thanks to his skill, Mickelson, of course, holds several records, but his biggest is one that he achieved in<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-how-many-major-championships-has-phil-mickelson-won/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> 2021 with his sixthÂ major win</a>. At 50 years, 11 months, and 7 days, he became the oldest player to ever win a major that year. A record that may just stand the test of time!
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Phil Mickelson controversy</strong></h2>
Unlike many other golfers, Mickelson didnâ€™t see a great number of controversies during his career. But his biggest came last year when he jumped ship and joined the new Saudi-backed league. Considering his huge reputation and the name that he had made for himself on the PGA Tour, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-phil-mickelson-opens-up-on-recent-struggles-after-joining-liv-golf-harder-than-i-thought/?utm_source=website%2F&amp;utm_medium=dive_deeper&amp;utm_campaign=internal_links" target="_blank" rel="noopener">many saw this as a betrayal</a> and as him turning his back on the Tour. Furthermore, for his choice, he also suffered the grave consequences of the indefinite PGA Tour ban and also lost many sponsors in the process.

Another big controversy that Mickelson has dealt with in his career is his gambling. The pro suffered from a grave addiction to gambling and was also infamously known for placing large bets with his fellow golfers during practice rounds on the course. Between 2010 and 2014 alone, he incurred nearly a <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-phil-mickelson-who-has-a-300m-net-worth-once-lost-half-his-pga-tour-earnings-due-to-a-severe-gambling-problem/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$40 million debt thanks to his gambling problem</a>. In 2021, he revealed that he was aware that it had become a problem that was affecting him and his family and that he had taken steps in the right direction.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Phil Mickelson's foundation and charity</strong></h2>
With the amount of money heâ€™s made in his lifetime, Mickelson also knows the importance of giving back to the community. Hence, in 2004, he and his wife, Amy, since family is their priority, set up the Phil and Amy Mickelson Foundation, which focuses on <em>â€œsupporting a variety of youth and family initiatives,â€Â </em>as per its website.

[caption id="attachment_829503" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-829503 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/593581a88c4cab4cf258dd4b_phil-mickelson-family-claret-jug-muirfield-2013-british-open.jpg" alt="Phil Mickelson and family" width="1920" height="1314" /> GULLANE, SCOTLAND â€“ JULY 21: Phil Mickelson of the United States holds the Claret Jug wife Amy and children Evan, Amanda and Sophia after winning the 142nd Open Championship at Muirfield on July 21, 2013 in Gullane, Scotland. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)[/caption]

That same year, he partnered up with the PGA Tour to create a national military outreach platform, Birdies for the Brave,â€™ which still exists to date. The program has raised both awareness and funds for military members, veterans, and their families, helping them with rehabilitation housing, counseling, and even education and career development. Furthermore, in 2021, the Mickelson Foundation will have donated $1 million across 14 charities in the Coachella Valley.

Through his golf, too, Mickelson has been doing his bit for the community. He has participated in many exhibition events for charity to create awareness and raise funds for various purposes.
<h2><b>How to contact Phil Mickelson?</b></h2>
<strong>Phil Mickelson</strong><strong> Social Media:</strong>Â <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philmickelson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>,Â <a href="https://twitter.com/PhilMickelson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>,Â <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PhilMickelson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>,Â <a href="https://philmickelson.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a>
<table width="386">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Full name</td>
<td>Philip Alfred Mickelson</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nickname</td>
<td>Lefty</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>June 16, 1970</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Residency</td>
<td>Jupiter Island, Florida

Rancho Santa Fe, California</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wife</td>
<td>Amy Mickelson</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>College</td>
<td>Arizona State University</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>6â€™3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>201 lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Professional wins</td>
<td>57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Highest OWGR Ranking</td>
<td>#2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson, with his incredible club skills and his long list of achievements, has won over the hearts of many in his 30+ years as a professional golfer. In the era of Tiger Woods, Phil managed to make a name for himself and be known as one of the greatest golfers of all time. This was, of course, no ordinary feat! Although he spent the majority of his career in Woodsâ€™s shadow, Phil came to be known as the 15-time major winnerâ€™s rival and his biggest one! To date, he has continued to stun the golf world with his skill, despite his age, making him one of the players the golf world eagerly looks forward to watching on the course! Let&#8217;s explore all that the golf legend has accomplished in his career and the path he is now on. Phil Mickelson&#8217;s net worth 2024 Since he first picked up a club over five decades ago, Mickelson has certainly come a long way. Not only has he cemented his name in the golf world, but he has also created a massive empire out of his career! with numerous endorsement deals under his belt. The golf pro is currently worth approximately $400 million, a lot of which he owes to his latest partnership with LIV Golf. In the summer of 2022, Lefty was one of the many PGA Tour stars who jumped ship and headed over to the Saudi-backed league. His stature and hold over the golf world earned him a whopping $200 million contract from the new league where the golf pro now competes. With this switch in leagues, Phil also saw one of the biggest controversies of his lifetime! He faced backlash from fans, the public, and especially the PGA Tour, which banned him and the other stars who left from all Tour events indefinitely. Phil Mickelson&#8217;s early life Born in 1970, the golf pro was named Philip Alfred Mickelson. In the golf world, of course, he is better known as Lefty! He first began playing the sport when he was just a toddler, at 18 months old, by mirroring his fatherâ€™s swing. This led to him playing like a left-handed player despite being right-handed naturally, earning him his nickname as he got older. Golf â€“ The inaugural LIV Golf Invitational â€“ Centurion Club, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Britain â€“ June 10, 2022 Team Hy Flyerâ€™s Phil Mickelson of the U.S. during the second round REUTERS/Paul Childs The young Lefty began establishing his name in the world of golf during his days as an amateur golfer. Mickelson went on to win several tournaments, including the National Junior Player of the Year award, for three consecutive years, from 1986 to 1988. Mickelson also bagged a complete scholarship at Arizona State University (ASU) via his tremendous overall performance on the golf course. Phil went on to become the fourth amateur to win a PGA Tour title when he won the Northern Telecom Open in 1991 Phil Mickelsonâ€™s 2024 sources of income The $400 million man has undoubtedly seen massive earnings throughout his career. While his LIV contract is probably his biggest payday ever, itâ€™s not his only one. In his 30+ years of playing on the PGA Tour, including his major championship winnings, he has earned $96,572,310. In 2023, the golf pro made $2,855,250 after playing in 14 events. His total career earnings over the years are currently upward of a billion dollars, thanks to all these earnings! As of 2023, Mickelson was ranked the 7th highest-earning athlete in the year, but besides the course, Lefty makes a lot of money off it too. In 2024, Mickelson parted ways with Callaway and ended a 20-year partnership. The Lefty has multiple endorsement deals, through which he earns millions every year. Some of these companies include Coffee of Wellness, Amgen, Intrepid Financial Partners, Titleist, and Grayhawk. Moreover, he even owns a golf club, the Phil Mickelson Golf Club, which is flourishing. Phil Mickelson&#8217;s family and personal life Off the course, Mickelson has a different persona altogether. Heâ€™s a family man! His Twitter bio too shows that he prioritizes his family before all else, as it states, â€œHusband.Â Lefty. LIV. Golfer.â€Â Itâ€™s safe to say that his wife, Amy Mickelson, will always be the golferâ€™s first choice. Phil and Amy met back in 1992 while both were studying at Arizona State University. She was a cheerleader for the NBAâ€™s Phoenix Suns cheerleading squad. It wasnâ€™t long before they got together, and four years later, on November 16, 1996, the couple tied the knot. Nearly 3 years after their wedding, the Mickelsons increased their family numbers. Amy gave birth to their first daughter, Amanda Brynn Mickelson, in June 1999. Just two years later, the couple had another daughter, Sophia Isabel Mickelson, who was born in October 2001. But their family got even bigger in the years that followed! And in March 2003, their third child and only son, Evan Samuel Mickelson, was born. The Mickelson family always came first. He even skipped out on possible career-changing golf events, prioritizing his wife and children. Heâ€™ll undoubtedly credit his parents, Philip and Mary Mickelson, for this beautiful upbringing. Lefty also has two siblings: Tim, his brother, who now serves as his caddy and is on the course with him for almost every event, and a sister, Tina. Phil Mickelson&#8217;s records It would be an understatement to say that Mickelson had a great golf career. It was enormous! Throughout his 30+ years of professional golf, the pro has amassed 57 professional wins. The majority of these came on the PGA Tour, where he spent 30 years playing. He won 45 events on the Tour, of which six were major championships; his first came in 2004, and his last to date, 17 years after that, came in 2021. Golf â€“ The inaugural LIV Golf Invitational â€“ Centurion Club, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Britain â€“ June 9, 2022 Team Hy Flyers Phil Mickelson of the U.S. during the first round Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs He has won the prestigious Masters Tournament three times, and just this year he tied for second, narrowly missing his fourth victory at Augusta. He has also won the PGA Championship twice and the Open Championship once in his career. Currently, he needs just a US Open win to complete his much-anticipated career grand slam. But only time will tell if thatâ€™s something thatâ€™s possible for the golf legend. Besides the majors and on the PGA Tour, heâ€™s also won five times on the European Tour, once on the Challenge Tour, four times on the PGA Tour Champions (senior circuit), and four other events during his professional career. Thanks to his skill, Mickelson, of course, holds several records, but his biggest is one that he achieved in 2021 with his sixthÂ major win. At 50 years, 11 months, and 7 days, he became the oldest player to ever win a major that year. A record that may just stand the test of time! Phil Mickelson controversy Unlike many other golfers, Mickelson didnâ€™t see a great number of controversies during his career. But his biggest came last year when he jumped ship and joined the new Saudi-backed league. Considering his huge reputation and the name that he had made for himself on the PGA Tour, many saw this as a betrayal and as him turning his back on the Tour. Furthermore, for his choice, he also suffered the grave consequences of the indefinite PGA Tour ban and also lost many sponsors in the process. Another big controversy that Mickelson has dealt with in his career is his gambling. The pro suffered from a grave addiction to gambling and was also infamously known for placing large bets with his fellow golfers during practice rounds on the course. Between 2010 and 2014 alone, he incurred nearly a $40 million debt thanks to his gambling problem. In 2021, he revealed that he was aware that it had become a problem that was affecting him and his family and that he had taken steps in the right direction. Phil Mickelson&#8217;s foundation and charity With the amount of money heâ€™s made in his lifetime, Mickelson also knows the importance of giving back to the community. Hence, in 2004, he and his wife, Amy, since family is their priority, set up the Phil and Amy Mickelson Foundation, which focuses on â€œsupporting a variety of youth and family initiatives,â€Â as per its website. GULLANE, SCOTLAND â€“ JULY 21: Phil Mickelson of the United States holds the Claret Jug wife Amy and children Evan, Amanda and Sophia after winning the 142nd Open Championship at Muirfield on July 21, 2013 in Gullane, Scotland. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) That same year, he partnered up with the PGA Tour to create a national military outreach platform, Birdies for the Brave,â€™ which still exists to date. The program has raised both awareness and funds for military members, veterans, and their families, helping them with rehabilitation housing, counseling, and even education and career development. Furthermore, in 2021, the Mickelson Foundation will have donated $1 million across 14 charities in the Coachella Valley. Through his golf, too, Mickelson has been doing his bit for the community. He has participated in many exhibition events for charity to create awareness and raise funds for various purposes. How to contact Phil Mickelson? Phil Mickelson Social Media:Â Instagram,Â Twitter,Â Facebook,Â Website  Full name Philip Alfred Mickelson  Nickname Lefty  Age 53  Birth Date June 16, 1970  Residency Jupiter Island, Florida Rancho Santa Fe, California  Nationality American  Wife Amy Mickelson  College Arizona State University  Height 6â€™3  Weight 201 lbs  Professional wins 57  Highest OWGR Ranking #2

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