Facts You Might Not Have Known About Phil 'Lefty' Mickelson

Phil Mickelson is one of the most well known names in golf. He’s also one of the best left-handed golfers to ever play the game. He’s been around for a long time now, but how much do you know about Phil Mickelson? We’ll find out in this video. One thing we think we all know about Phil is that he’s left-handed. But actually that’s wrong. Phil McKinnon is actually right-handed. The only thing he does left-handed is play golf. He learned the game by mirroring his father who was right-handed. And it’s also worth noting that he started playing golf when he was just 18 months old. Phil is only one of five players to win the US Amateur and NCAA Championship title in the same season. This was when he was studying at Arizona State University. The only other players to do that are Bryson to Shambo, Ryan Moore, Jack Nicholas, and Tiger Woods. Phil was the last amateur to win a PGA Tour event. This was back at the 1991 Northern Telecom Open. Since then he’s gone on to win six majors and six second on the PJ Tour’s all time money list. Speaking of majors, despite his six wins, Nicholson is yet to achieve golf’s Grand Slam as he’s never won the US Open. He’s finished runner up at the US Open a whopping 6 times. Now we all know Phil Mickelson can fly the golf ball a long way, but did you know that he can also fly a plane? Phil is an avid pilot and follow the footsteps of his father who was a Navy pilot. Despite his highly decorated career, Phil Mckerson has never been World #1. So even with 45 PGA Tour wins, 6 majors and 24 Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup appearances, Lefty has never been top of the world ranking. He honed his extensive and creative short game in the backyard of his family’s San Diego house. Becauseon was born in Southern California. It was also raised in Scottsdale, AZ. From Scottsdale, he then studied at Arizona State University, where other notable graduates include John Ram and Paul Casey. His maternal grandfather, Alfred Santos, was a caddy at Pebble Beach and often took field to play golf as a child. Phil Mickelson is one of the most decorated players at the Masters. Alongside his three wins, he has a whopping 15 top ten finishes. As a left-hander who shapes the ball both ways, the Augusta National set up always favours Bill. So there you go, 10 facts you may or may not have known about. Phil Mickelson won a golf’s greatest ever players. More facts and stats on tour players you can visit the Golf Monthly website.