Born in San Diego, California, in 1970, Phil Mickelson showed a keen interest in golf as a child. His career began in earnest while at Arizona State, where he won three NCAA individual championships before turning professional at age 22. Known for his inability to win a major despite his elite skills, “Lefty” finally got the monkey off his back. he came back with a dramatic victory at the 2004 Masters, and went on to claim four more championships over the next decade.
Mickelson graduated from San Diego High School in 1988 and headed to Arizona State University to study psychology. During his time at Arizona State, Mickelson jumped to the top of the national amateur golf ranks. He won three NCAA individual championships and three Haskins Awards for outstanding collegiate golfer, and became the second collegiate golfer to earn first-team All-American honors in all four years.
In 1990, as a junior in college, Mickelson became the first left-hander to win the U.S. Amateur title. That same year, he shocked critics when he won his first PGA Tour tournament as an amateur, becoming only the fourth golfer in PGA history to accomplish this feat.
Mickelson earned his bachelor’s degree from ASU after his 1991 victory in Tucson. In 1992, on the eve of his 22nd birthday, he turned professional.
Phil Mickelson Net Worth
Mickelson is more concerned about bragging rights than money, but we’re sure another $9 million isn’t a bad earning edge either. As for his net worth, the publication notes that Mickelson is worth $400 million, with most of his money coming from endorsements and sponsorships.
He has also worked with Callaway Golf Company, Barclays, KPMG, Exxon Mobil, Rolex and Amgen on commercial deals. As for the prize money from his golf winnings, he earned a lot of money from them. In total, he has won more than $88 million in prize money.
Mickelson may have a lot of money, but he also puts it toward a good cause. Daily Express explains that he and his wife, Amy, run the Phil and Amy Mickelson Foundation that helps support youth and family initiatives.
