Phil Mickelson is a six-time major winner and has won 45 events on the PGA TOUR. As a result, Phil is a renowned name in the game of golf. He is arguably one of the greatest players of all time and is famous for his tagline “show calves and hit the bombs”. In the recent past, Phil created history by winning the 2021 PGA championship and breaking the record for the oldest major championship winner at the age of 50 [https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/golden-moment-phil-mickelson-wins-pga-makes-history-101621821299527.html], eventually breaking the record of Julius Boros, who achieved the feat at the age of 48. Phil Mickelson hoists the Wanamaker Trophy [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-05-24T002929Z_1778635112_MT1USATODAY16136829_RTRMADP_3_PGA-PGA-CHAMPIONSHIP-FINAL-ROUND.jpg]May 23, 2021; Kiawah Island, South Carolina, USA; Phil Mickelson poses for a portrait with the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports PHIL MICKELSON HITS A 450-YARD BOMB We have seen the likes of Bryson DeChambeau [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/bryson-dechambeau/] hitting long drives with the average being 323.7 yards. As a result, he is the longest hitter on the tour. [http://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/golf-news-john-daly-explains-why-hes-never-played-against-phil-mickelson] Phil [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/phil-mickelson/] is also famous for his long drives off the tee. He hit a monster of a drive at the 17th hole at the WGC-Cadillac Championship. Phil hit his first shot right on the cart path. The ball bounced on the cart path and took a couple of huge bounces and settled down on the cart path near the green side. Phil, who is considered to be the king of quick games, didn’t let the fans down when he hits his drive on the cart path. He showcased his chipping masterclass once again and chipped the ball close to the hole. Phil drained the birdie putt and made arguably the most incredible birdie off the cart path. HITS A 350-YARD DRIVE Phil made his PGA Tour Champions debut in 2020, with the tour veteran turning 50. However, his game shows, no signs of turning old. He hit a monstrous 350-yard drive and started the new page of his career with a bang. Read more: Watch: Mickelson Explains the Art of Club Selection [https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-watch-phil-mickelson-explains-the-art-of-club-selection/] How will the 2022 season turn out for Phil? Do let us know in the comments down below. 

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<h2>Bryson DeChambeau 2023: Net Worth, Career Wins And Endorsements</h2>
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A pro golfer hailing from California, Bryson DeChambeau burst into the scene owing to his unique golfing chops. A child prodigy, DeChambeau grew up to accomplish several stunning feats in the game, including a major victory.

Let's dive in to learn more about the '<em>Mad Scientist' </em>of the golf world!
<h2>Early life and background</h2>
Bryson James Aldrich DeChambeau is an American professional golfer who has made quite a name in the golf community for his stellar achievements and unique golfing skills. DeChambeau was born on 16 September 1993 in Modesto, California, to John Howard Aldrich DeChambeau and Janet Louise Drufell.

The golfer's unique approach to the sport has led to many referring to him as "<em>The Scientist.</em>" This stems from DeChambeau's brilliance in subjects like maths and physics from a very young age. A childhood prodigy, he was able to master mental arithmetic at just six years of age. His love for numbers stuck with him as DeChambeau eventually went on to major in Physics at Dallas' Southern Methodist University.

The Modesto native also showed great golfing acumen at a young age. He even picked up the California State Junior Championship in 2010 before moving to Texas. DeChambeau also became a force to reckon with while in college, picking up one achievement after another.
<h2>Amateur career</h2>
While in college, DeChambeau became the first SMU Mustang to win the NCAA individual championship. He won the title after beating golfer CT Pan by one stroke. That year, he also picked up the US Amateur title by winning against Derek Bard.

His accomplishments in 2015 saw DeChambeau join the prestigious roster of golfers that have won both the NCAA and U.S. Amateur titles in the same year. Other golfers who have accomplished this amazing feat include Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Ryan Moore.

The golfer's PGA Tour debut came at the FedEx St. Jude Classic in June of 2015 while he was still an amateur. The golfer was able to tie the 45th place on the leaderboard. That year, he also played in the U.S. Open but failed to make the cut.
<h2>Professional career</h2>
In the 2016 Masters, DeChambeau was the low amateur finishing T21st on the leaderboard. He soon went pro after the amazing feat. His first appearance as a pro-golfer was at the RBC Heritage event in South Carolina, wherein he tied for the 4th position. That year, the golfer was able to qualify for the U.S. Open as well, achieving an impressive T15 finish. Despite good outings, the golfer failed to earn enough FedEx Cup points to qualify for a PGA Tour card. However, he qualified to compete in the Web.com Tour Finals, through which he finally earned the coveted card.

[caption id="attachment_1188018" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1188018 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1338143573.jpg" alt="Bryson DeChambeau" width="1920" height="1281" /> ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Bryson DeChambeau reacts after making birdie on the 18th green during the second round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on September 03, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)[/caption]

His first PGA Tour victory came in 2017 at the John Deere Classic. It also earned him a spot on the field for the Open Championship. A year later, in 2018, the young golfer picked up a sensational win at the Memorial Tournament. He further went on to pick up two more wins on the PGA Tour before the year ended. Besides Woods and Nicklaus, DeChambeau became the only golfer to claim the U.S. Amateur, NCAA Division 1 Championship, and three PGA Tour wins by the age of 25.

The golfer bulked up dramatically in the coming months to improve his swing speed and hit the ball even farther. In July of 2020, he picked up his sixth PGA Tour win at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, Michigan. In total, the golfer claimed eight trophies on the big Tour before defecting to LIV.

His career-best ranking in the OWGR came in May of 2021, when he achieved the number 4 ranking.
<h2>Achievements in major events</h2>
In August of 2020, Bryson DeChambeau achieved his first-ever top-10 finish in a major championship at the PGA Championship, tying at the 4th place. A few weeks later, the golfer was able to achieve the much-desired major win at the 2020 U.S. Open.  The golfer was able to come from two strokes behind at the start of the final round to achieve a sensational win at the major tournament as he beat Matthew Wolff by six strokes.

Only two other golfers, Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus, have won the NCAA Individual Championship, the U.S. Amateur, and the U.S. Open during a career. The win further helped him take home $2,250,000 in earnings.
<h2><strong>Appearances for the U.S. national teams</strong></h2>
The golfer has also made several notable appearances for his country. As an amateur, he was a part of the 2014 team that emerged winner of the Eisenhower Trophy. He also set a tournament and course record of 61 in the tournament held in Karuizawa, Japan.

[caption id="attachment_780090" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-780090 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-09-26T185852Z_933308108_UP1EH9Q1GQ2VY_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-RYDERCUP.jpg" alt="Bryson DeChambeau" width="1920" height="1336" /> Golf - The 2020 Ryder Cup - Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. - September 26, 2021 Team USA's Bryson DeChambeau reacts after holing his putt on the 9th green to win the hole during the Singles REUTERS/Brian Snyder[/caption]

Later in 2021, he was part of the victorious Team U.S. that beat Team Europe at Whistling Straits for the Ryder Cup. The country won 19–9, with Dechambeau going 2–0–1. He also won his Sunday singles match against Sergio García.
<h2>Bryson DeChambeau LIV deal</h2>
In 2022, golfing world was in for a surprise as Bryson DeChambeau became one of the biggest names to defect to the LIV league. Per reports, the golfer was paid over $125 million for the defection. He was also one of the several golfers who later sued the Tour, citing attempts to monopolize golf and discourage competition from other leagues like LIV Golf.
<h2>Net worth and sponsorships</h2>
According to Golfspan, DeChambeau is worth around $14 million. After seeing massive success on the PGA Tour, DeChambeau was one of the biggest names to defect to Saudi-backed LIV Golf. Over the years, he has worked with a lot of big companies, including Bentley, Bridgestone, Rolex, Cobra-Puma, Bose, and NetJets, among others.
<h2><strong>How to contact Bryson DeChambeau?</strong></h2>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brysondechambeau/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@brysondechambeau</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/b_dechambeau" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@b_dechambeau</a>

TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@brysondechambeau" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@brysondechambeau</a>
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<td width="399"><strong>Full Name</strong></td>
<td width="399">Bryson James Aldrich DeChambeau</td>
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<td width="399">The Scientist</td>
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<td width="399"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="399">29</td>
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<td width="399"><strong>Birth Date</strong></td>
<td width="399">September 16, 1993</td>
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<td width="399"><strong>Residency</strong></td>
<td width="399">Dallas, Texas</td>
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<td width="399"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="399">American</td>
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<td width="399"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="399">Unmarried</td>
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<td width="399"><strong>College</strong></td>
<td width="399">Southern Methodist University</td>
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<td width="399"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="399">6'1</td>
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<td width="399"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td width="399">215 lbs</td>
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<td width="399"><strong>Professional Wins</strong></td>
<td width="399">10</td>
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<td width="399">#5</td>
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Bryson DeChambeau 2023: Net Worth, Career Wins And Endorsements A pro golfer hailing from California, Bryson DeChambeau burst into the scene owing to his unique golfing chops. A child prodigy, DeChambeau grew up to accomplish several stunning feats in the game, including a major victory. Let&#8217;s dive in to learn more about the &#8216;Mad Scientist&#8217; of the golf world! Early life and background Bryson James Aldrich DeChambeau is an American professional golfer who has made quite a name in the golf community for his stellar achievements and unique golfing skills. DeChambeau was born on 16 September 1993 in Modesto, California, to John Howard Aldrich DeChambeau and Janet Louise Drufell. The golfer&#8217;s unique approach to the sport has led to many referring to him as &#8220;The Scientist.&#8221; This stems from DeChambeau&#8217;s brilliance in subjects like maths and physics from a very young age. A childhood prodigy, he was able to master mental arithmetic at just six years of age. His love for numbers stuck with him as DeChambeau eventually went on to major in Physics at Dallas&#8217; Southern Methodist University. The Modesto native also showed great golfing acumen at a young age. He even picked up the California State Junior Championship in 2010 before moving to Texas. DeChambeau also became a force to reckon with while in college, picking up one achievement after another. Amateur career While in college, DeChambeau became the first SMU Mustang to win the NCAA individual championship. He won the title after beating golfer CT Pan by one stroke. That year, he also picked up the US Amateur title by winning against Derek Bard. His accomplishments in 2015 saw DeChambeau join the prestigious roster of golfers that have won both the NCAA and U.S. Amateur titles in the same year. Other golfers who have accomplished this amazing feat include Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Ryan Moore. The golfer&#8217;s PGA Tour debut came at the FedEx St. Jude Classic in June of 2015 while he was still an amateur. The golfer was able to tie the 45th place on the leaderboard. That year, he also played in the U.S. Open but failed to make the cut. Professional career In the 2016 Masters, DeChambeau was the low amateur finishing T21st on the leaderboard. He soon went pro after the amazing feat. His first appearance as a pro-golfer was at the RBC Heritage event in South Carolina, wherein he tied for the 4th position. That year, the golfer was able to qualify for the U.S. Open as well, achieving an impressive T15 finish. Despite good outings, the golfer failed to earn enough FedEx Cup points to qualify for a PGA Tour card. However, he qualified to compete in the Web.com Tour Finals, through which he finally earned the coveted card. ATLANTA, GEORGIA &#8211; SEPTEMBER 03: Bryson DeChambeau reacts after making birdie on the 18th green during the second round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on September 03, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) His first PGA Tour victory came in 2017 at the John Deere Classic. It also earned him a spot on the field for the Open Championship. A year later, in 2018, the young golfer picked up a sensational win at the Memorial Tournament. He further went on to pick up two more wins on the PGA Tour before the year ended. Besides Woods and Nicklaus, DeChambeau became the only golfer to claim the U.S. Amateur, NCAA Division 1 Championship, and three PGA Tour wins by the age of 25. The golfer bulked up dramatically in the coming months to improve his swing speed and hit the ball even farther. In July of 2020, he picked up his sixth PGA Tour win at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, Michigan. In total, the golfer claimed eight trophies on the big Tour before defecting to LIV. His career-best ranking in the OWGR came in May of 2021, when he achieved the number 4 ranking. Achievements in major events In August of 2020, Bryson DeChambeau achieved his first-ever top-10 finish in a major championship at the PGA Championship, tying at the 4th place. A few weeks later, the golfer was able to achieve the much-desired major win at the 2020 U.S. Open.  The golfer was able to come from two strokes behind at the start of the final round to achieve a sensational win at the major tournament as he beat Matthew Wolff by six strokes. Only two other golfers, Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus, have won the NCAA Individual Championship, the U.S. Amateur, and the U.S. Open during a career. The win further helped him take home $2,250,000 in earnings. Appearances for the U.S. national teams The golfer has also made several notable appearances for his country. As an amateur, he was a part of the 2014 team that emerged winner of the Eisenhower Trophy. He also set a tournament and course record of 61 in the tournament held in Karuizawa, Japan. Golf &#8211; The 2020 Ryder Cup &#8211; Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. &#8211; September 26, 2021 Team USA&#8217;s Bryson DeChambeau reacts after holing his putt on the 9th green to win the hole during the Singles REUTERS/Brian Snyder Later in 2021, he was part of the victorious Team U.S. that beat Team Europe at Whistling Straits for the Ryder Cup. The country won 19–9, with Dechambeau going 2–0–1. He also won his Sunday singles match against Sergio García. Bryson DeChambeau LIV deal In 2022, golfing world was in for a surprise as Bryson DeChambeau became one of the biggest names to defect to the LIV league. Per reports, the golfer was paid over $125 million for the defection. He was also one of the several golfers who later sued the Tour, citing attempts to monopolize golf and discourage competition from other leagues like LIV Golf. Net worth and sponsorships According to Golfspan, DeChambeau is worth around $14 million. After seeing massive success on the PGA Tour, DeChambeau was one of the biggest names to defect to Saudi-backed LIV Golf. Over the years, he has worked with a lot of big companies, including Bentley, Bridgestone, Rolex, Cobra-Puma, Bose, and NetJets, among others. How to contact Bryson DeChambeau? Instagram: @brysondechambeau Twitter: @b_dechambeau TikTok: @brysondechambeau  Full Name Bryson James Aldrich DeChambeau  Nick name The Scientist  Age 29  Birth Date September 16, 1993  Residency Dallas, Texas  Nationality American  Marital Status Unmarried  College Southern Methodist University  Height 6&#8217;1  Weight 215 lbs  Professional Wins 10  Highest Ranking #5

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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.

[caption id="attachment_1080915" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1080915 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-06-10T161235Z_280170181_UP1EI6A190XDO_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-LIV.jpg" alt="Phil Mickelson at LIV Golf event in London" width="1920" height="1201" /> 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[/caption]

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.

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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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