‘My Grandfather Used to Caddie at Pebble Beach for 35 Cents a Bag’: Phil Mickelson Got Emotional Looking Back on His Family’s Golf Journey in 2016

Golf as a sport has evolved immensely over the years. Moreover, along with the upgradation in the equipment, the financial aspect has also become strong over the years. However, Phil Mickelson once revealed that his grandfather used to caddie for 35 cents a bag. This shows the evolution of golf as a sport across the world.

Today, golf is one of the most popular sports in the world. Furthermore, it is also one of the wealthiest sports, with prize money for some events in the millions. However, this was not the case earlier. There were plenty of struggles, especially in the financial aspect of the game. Hence, Phil Mickelson once reflected on his family’s golf journey and made everyone realize how far the game has evolved.

Phil Mickelson gets emotional while reflecting on his family’s golf journey

Phil Mickelson received the Arnie Award during the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in 2016. Therefore, while receiving the award, he reflected on his and his family’s journey in golf. “Golf has provided me with opportunities to do a lot of things for a lot of people, and I’m incredibly appreciative,” said Mickelson.

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“We’ve always had an emotional and family connection to Pebble Beach. My dad caddied for me there in California state Am and having won the AT&T four times makes the memories I have there even more special.” Additionally, the 45-time PGA Tour winner talked about how his grandfather used to caddie at this course for 35 cents a bag.

“My grandfather used to caddie at Pebble Beach for 35 cents a bag, and now we’re playing for millions of dollars. Shows you how much things have changed,” concluded Phil.

Meanwhile, Phil Mickelson has a great legacy on the PGA Tour. However, the left-handed golfer received plenty of criticism recently for his comments about the PGA Tour. Additionally, the 52-year-old golfer has now joined the Saudi-backed rival LIV Golf Invitational Series.

Moreover, there are plenty of PGA Tour pros like Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau, and others, along with Mickelson, who have joined this league. But the PGA Tour has already clarified that any golfer competing in the LIV Golf Invitational Series will face suspension from the PGA Tour.

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