Before we proceed further, we would like for you to know that Phil Mickelson is in line to win his first major championship in the last eight years. He is currently playing in South Carolina. Phil Mickelson had started his career in 1992, the same year he met his future wife Amy. He has been unstoppable since. Together, the couple has not only built a beautiful family but have also amassed a fortune. Read on to find out more.
Who Is Phil Mickelson?
Phil Michelson is often named as one of the most successful golfers of our generation. Known widely as Lefty, Mickelson is a 50-year old professional golfer from America. He has won a total number of a massive 44 events at the PGA Tour. He also has three Master’s titles, an Open Championship title and a PGA Championship title. The legendary golfer has spent a total of 25 consecutive years being ranked as one of the top 50 players in the world. He has also spent a total of over 700 weeks in the top 10 rankings of the same. By birth, Phil Mickelson is naturally a right-handed man. However, he is known as Lefty for his left-hand swing – a skill the talented sportsman has mastered. In 2012, Phil Mickelson was inducted into the World Golf Hall Of Fame for his impeccable contributions to the game. Recently, Phil Mickelson has made it to the very top of tabloids for his performance over the last few days on the ongoing golf season. He has been working very hard despite the fact that he aging fast and is already 50. Though golfers continue the sport for much longer than other sportsmen, in their case, they do have problems with focus and sharp visualization. In terms of his personal fortune, Phil Mickelson is seconded only by Tiger Woods. His current net worth stands at a whopping figure of around $400 million. Read on to find out more about the legendary golfer’s personal life.
Who Is Phil Mickelson’s Wife – Amy Mickelson?
Phil Mickelson’s wife goes by the name of Amy Mickelson. Before they got married, her maiden name was Amy McBride. The two of them have an adorable love story that can easily give a fairytale a run for its money. Phil Mickelson met Amy McBride at the Arizona State University where they were both students. They met in 1992. The two got married in 1993 and currently have 3 children together. Amy was an NBA cheerleader for the Phoenix Suns. The couple’s first daughter Amanda was born in 1999 and their second daughter Sophia was born in 2001. Their third child, son Evan was born in 2003. In 2009, tragedy struck the couple as Amy Mickelson was diagnosed with breast cancer. She fought a long battle with the fatal disease and Phil was by her side every step of the way. After an 11-month battle with her cancer, Amy finally defeated it. She was declared cancer-free. During the course of her treatment, Phil Mikelson dropped out of his PGA Tour of 2009. The veteran golfer returned only after he made sure that his wife was absolutely alright. After having suffered from breast cancer herself, Amy Mickelson started raising funds for bread cancer research so that millions of other patients with breast cancer could get a second shot at life like her. Recently in a statement, Phil Mickelson spoke fondly of his wife. He said, “She is the most charismatic, intelligent, dynamic woman or person I’ve ever met, and her energy and support means more to me than anything, and to be able to see her and be able to see her out here and have her on holes that she’s never been able to see before, like 12 and 13, is an experience of a lifetime for both of us. I’m so happy she’s here.” We don’t know about you, but we are absolutely gushing over the adorable couple. We wish them a lifetime of love and togetherness. Stay tuned to this page for further updates. Also Read: Noel Gallagher Net Worth: How Rich Is The Lead Guitarist Of The Popular Band ‘Oasis’?