Mickelson golfer biography
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"I can't believe he just did that." No athlete hears those words more often than Phil Mickelson. Sometimes, they are uttered in stunned admiration for a seemingly impossible shot. Just as often, they are offered in sharp criticism for an awful lapse of judgment. Either way, Phil keeps writers, broadcasters, and fans entertained. Lefty's syrupy swing and Houdini-like short game are the envy of the golf world. Too bad the same can't be said of his course management. Ironically, while Phil's trophy case is full of hardware from sweet victories—plus three Masters green jackets—it is quite possible that he will be best remembered for his bitter defeats. This is his story&#;
GROWING UP
Philip Alfred Mickelson Jr. was born on June 16, , in San Diego, California. (Click here for a complete listing of today's sports birthdays.) His parents, Mary and Phil Sr., already had one child, a girl named Tina. A younger brother, Tim, would arrive a f
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Phil
“Thoroughly engaging.”
—Gene Wang, The Washington Post
“A rollicking good time . . . Who is Phil? Shipnuck presents both the good and bad and leaves it to the reader to decide where they come out in the end. . . . I suspect Phil’s fan base will find reasons anew to adore him even more while his detractors will find fresh ammo to argue that he’s one of the all-time phonies.”
—Adam Schupak, Golfweek
“Alan Shipnuck didn’t know his biography of Phil Mickelson would become the most anticipated and newsworthy release of a golf book since his collaboration with Michael Bamberger, The Swinger, a work of fiction that was a thinly disguised version of Tiger Woods. . . . The big difference is that Phil is true—difficult as it may be to believe some of the exploits, stories, and anecdotes packed into the book. . . . Shipnuck vividly tells the story of a walking, talking, shot-making contradiction.”
—Gary Smits, Florida Times-Union
“Riveting . . . When people get
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Phil Mickelson
American professional golfer
| Phil Mickelson | |
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Mickelson at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills | |
| Full name | Philip Alfred Mickelson |
| Nickname | Lefty |
| Born | () June 16, (age&#;54) San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Height | 6&#;ft 3&#;in (&#;cm)[1] |
| Weight | &#;lb (91&#;kg; &#;st) |
| Sporting nationality | &#;United States |
| Spouse | Amy McBride &#; (m.&#;)&#; |
| Children | 3 |
| College | Arizona State University |
| Turned professional | |
| Current tour(s) | LIV Golf |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour PGA Tour Champions |
| Professional wins | 57 |
| Highest ranking | 2 (February 11, )[2] |
| PGA Tour | 45 (Tied 8th all time) |
| European Tour | 11 |
| Challenge Tour | 1 |
| PGA Tour Champions | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Masters Tournament | Won: , , |
| PGA Championship | Won: , |
| U.S. Open | 2nd/T2: , , , , , |
| The Open Championship | Won: |
Philip Alfred Mickelson (born June 16, ) is an American professional