Philip Alfred Mickelson’s net worth is estimated to be
$400 Million
Philip Alfred Mickelson earns a salary of
$50 Million
Philip Alfred Mickelson: A Brief Biography
Born on 16 June 1970 in San Diego, California, Phil Mickelson is a renowned American professional golfer. He has been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, owing to his exceptional career, during which he has claimed victory in over 40 tournaments on the PGA Tour, including three Masters, a PGA Championship, and a British Open Championship. Additionally, Phil Mickelson received the Haskin Award for three consecutive years from 1990, recognizing him as the outstanding collegiate golfer in the US each year.
So, as of mid-2017, how wealthy is Phil Mickelson? Reliable sources estimate his net worth to be upwards of $400 million, amassed from his triumphs on the golf course, as well as lucrative sponsorship and endorsement deals. For instance, in 2013, Mickelson’s tournament earnings totaled $4.7 million, while he raked in $44 million from various endorsements. The following year, he earned $5.2 million from golf and an additional $48 million from endorsements.
Phil Mickelson’s passion for golf was nurtured by his father, and he honed his skills by practicing in his backyard. He attended the University of San Diego High School before earning a golf scholarship to Arizona State University. During his college years, he excelled in golf, representing the “Sun Devils” team, and even clinching the National Championship. Along with receiving the Haskin Award in college, Mickelson also won his first PGA Tour event, the Northern Telecon Open in 1991, an accomplishment that served as a stepping stone for his future career.
Transitioning into professional golf, Mickelson quickly established himself as a standout player. Despite not securing major victories early on, he earned accolades in PGA Tour events in the late 1990s, amassing 22 tournament wins and 17 top 10 finishes in majors. His breakthrough came in 2004, when he secured his first major win at the Masters Tournament, followed by a victory at the PGA Championship the next year, and two more Masters titles in 2006 and 2010. These triumphs propelled Phil Mickelson into the limelight, attracting attention from fans, media, and sponsors. His most recent major win came at the British Open in 2013.
Internationally, Phil has been an integral part of 11 US Ryder Cup teams, contributing to three wins, and 11 Presidents Cup teams, yielding nine victories. He also played a pivotal role in the US winning World Cup team in 2002. Furthermore, he has spent over 700 weeks ranked in golf’s top 10.
Although Mickelson ranks second in terms of prize money amassed from golf tournaments, the majority of his fortune comes from lucrative endorsements with prominent brands such as KPMG, Barclays, ExxonMobil, Rolex, and Callaway Golf.
On the personal front, Phil Mickelson has been married to Amy McBride since 1996, and the couple has two daughters and a son, currently residing in Sante Fe.
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| Full Name | Phil Mickelson |
| Net Worth | $400 Million |
| Salary | $50 Million |
| Date Of Birth | June 16, 1970 |
| Place Of Birth | San Diego, California, United States |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 201 lbs (91 kg) |
| Profession | Golfer, Athlete, Author |
| Education | Mickelson College, Arizona State University (1992), University of San Diego High School |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Amy Mickelson (m. 1996) |
| Children | Sophia Isabel Mickelson, Evan Samuel Mickelson, Amanda Brynn Mickelson |
| Parents | Phil Mickelson Sr., Mary Mickelson |
| Siblings | Tina Mickelson, Tim Mickelson |
| Nicknames | Philip Alfred Mickelson , Lefty |
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| Awards | World Golf Hall of Fame (2012), Haskins Award (1990, 1991, 1992) |
| Nominations | Top-10 of the Official World Golf Ranking, Masters Tournament (2004, 2006, 2010), The Open Championship (2013), PGA Championship (2005) |
| TV Shows | Entourage, Monday Night Golf |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Mickelson and Scott Peterson were members of the University of San Diego High School and the Arizona State University golf teams. Peterson’s Arizona State golf scholarship was revoked after the father of prospective transfer Chris Couch accused Peterson of getting Couch drunk during a recruiting trip. |
| 2 | Released the book “Endurance: Winning Life’s Majors the Phil Mickelson Way” by David Magee in 2005. |
| 3 | Published the book “One Magical Sunday: But Winning Isn’t Everything” written by Phil and Donald T. Phillips in March 2005. |
| 4 | Victory at the 2013 British Open golf tournament on July 21, 2013. |
| 5 | Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2012. |
| 6 | (May 10, 2010) Included in Time magazine’s – The 100 Most Influential People in the World (“Heroes” category) – with an homage contributed by Jack Nicklaus. |
| 7 | Secured his third Masters golf tournament win on April 11, 2010. |
| 8 | His wife, Amy Mickelson, underwent surgery for breast cancer in July 2009. |
| 9 | His mother, Mary Mickelson, was diagnosed with breast cancer on July 23, 2009. |
| 10 | Son of Phil Mickelson Sr.. |
| 11 | In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $42 million. |
| 12 | “Phil Gets a Major”, a reference to his 2004 Masters tournament victory, was ranked #9 in TV Guide’s list of the “25 Most Awesome Sports Moments (of the last 15 years)”. [17 July 2005 issue] |
| 13 | In March 2005, a book that he wrote with the assistance of Donald T. Phillips was released. One Magical Sunday: (But Winning Isn’t Everything) chronicles his one-stroke victory at the 2004 PGA Masters Tournament and provides readers with a glimpse into his family life, focusing on his experiences as both a husband and father. |
| 14 | Is right-handed but plays golf left-handed, emulating his father’s swing from childhood. |
| 15 | Attended Arizona State University, majoring in psychology. |
| 16 | Secured victory at the 2004 Masters by sinking a 20-foot putt on the 18th hole, defeating Ernie Els by a stroke, putting an end to his reign as the best player never to have won a major. |
| 17 | Son, Evan, born in June 2003 |
| 18 | Professional golfer. |
| 19 | Daughter Sophia Isabel born on 23 October 2001. |
| 20 | Daughter Amanda Brynn born in June 1999. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entourage | 2008 | TV Series | Phil Mickelson |
| Tin Cup | 1996 | PGA Tour Golfer |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callaway Live | 2016 | TV Series short | Himself |
| Marvel and ESPN Films Present 1 of 1: Origins – Phil Mickelson | 2015 | TV Mini-Series | Himself |
| Fox and Friends | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| On the Money | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| Mike & Mike | 2011-2013 | TV Series | Himself – 2013 British Open Winner / Himself – Telephone Intervewee |
| Charlie Rose | 2011 | TV Series | Himself – Guest |
| Breakfast | 2011 | TV Series | Himself – Golfer |
| HSBC Champions WGC Official Film | 2009 | Himself | |
| Live with Kelly and Michael | 2005-2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| Who Made You? | 2008 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Pardon the Interruption | 2005-2007 | TV Series | Himself |
| Forbes Celebrity 100: Who Made Bank? | 2006 | TV Movie | Himself |
| ESPN 25: Who’s #1? | 2005-2006 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2004-2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| ESPN SportsCentury | 2004-2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| Fairway to Heaven | 1996 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Golf Talk | 1995 | TV Series | Himself |
| Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | 1994 | TV Series | Himself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike & Mike | 2013-2016 | TV Series | Himself – Professional Golfer |
| Rome Is Burning | 2007-2010 | TV Series | Himself |
