Who is Phil Mickelson’s Caddie, All You Need to Know About His Brother

Most sportspeople have worked through the years to hone their skills on the field. Yet, there are a few exceptions where athleticism runs in the family. LPGA star Nelly Korda comes from a family of sportspeople wherein she and her sister are devout to golf while the rest of her family is more into the fine arts of Tennis.

The Korda sisters aren’t the only siblings interested in the royal sport. For LIV Golf loyalist, Phil Mickelson, golf pretty much is a sibling trait. After parting ways with his long-term caddie Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay, ‘Golf’s Most Colourful Superstar’ as per Alan Shipnuck, turned to his brother for help. Now the siblings are tearing it up on the LIV Golf circuit.

Who is Mickelson’s brother and bagman?

Phil Mickelson’s brother Tim Mickelson is many things; a former golf coach, former golfer, currently a father and loving husband, and an extraordinary brother. The pro golfer’s younger brother came to his rescue shortly after he ended his long-term golfer-caddie relations with Mackay, who has accompanied Lefty since his early years on the PGA Tour circuit.

The two brothers started working together and they haven’t looked back since. They share a few incredible traits aside from their passion for golf. While Phil Mickelson is right-handed and plays with his left hand, Tim Mickelson is left-handed but plays with his right hand. The ambidexterity of the two siblings is truly commendable.

Tim Mickelson has a lot of experience on the golf course. His close relationship with his brother makes him an ideal caddie for the LIV Golfer. Together, the duo has already conquered several significant challenges in the golfing world and they continue to work together even at the LIV Golf Bedminster event with a $25 million purse.

Tim Mickelson’s relationship with golf

Tim Mickelson has an extensive experience on the greens. He coached Spaniard PGA Tour golfer Jon Rahm while he was still on the Amateur circuit. Back then the Masters winner was in Arizona State University and with the help of his coach, he quickly learned the nuances of the sport that helped shed his Amateur status and move on to the big leagues.

Rahm wasn’t the only golfer the younger Mickelson brother coached. For nearly 8 years he worked at the University of San Diego where he actively mold the lives of many aspiring golfers. While coaching was a fulfilling calling, Lefty’s younger brother also wanted to make it into the sport’s core world.

Before embarking upon a coaching career, Tim Mickelson played at the Buick Invitational in 1999 and even attempted to join the reputed Korn Ferry Tour which was known as the Buy.com Tour when he applied in 2001. Sadly, he missed the cut at both events, which swiftly helped him turn his career around to help other golfers realize their potential.

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For 17 months, when Tim Mickelson was working with Jon Rahm, he also helped the pro golfer land a deal with Lagardère Sports. The coach turned into an agent for the Spaniard and elevated his rise to fame on the PGA Tour. Soon after, he left to work with his older brother even though Rahm stayed on with the brand.

The young Mickelson brother’s family life

Apart from his brother, the 36-year-old caddie has an incredible support system in his family. His wife, Maranda Mickelson, son Asher, along with their fur buddy Odin capture many memorable moments with the golfing professional.

He proposed to his wife in mid-September 2019. The couple tied the knot on the 24th of July 2020 and shortly after, welcomed their son on the 26th of January 2021. Tim Mickelson often shares delightful family moments with admirers on social media. His family life is his backbone amid the stress of Pro golf with his brother Phil Mickelson.

The duo on the LIV Golf circuit has been on a good streak. Tim Mickelson accompanied his older sibling in many important events throughout his professional golfing career, including the PGA Championship, and Ryder Cup, and now they are conquering the Saudi-backed circuit together.

At the LIV Golf Bedminster event, Lefty has the company of his brother to keep him focused on the greens of Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey.

What do you think of the two Mickelson brothers working together? Do you think Lefty’s game has improved or degraded since he started working with his younger sibling? Share your thoughts and comments with us below.

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