Phil Mickelson Family Tree: The Story Behind Lefty

Philip Alfred Mickelson, born 16 June 1970 in San Diego, California, USA, is an American golf legend — 6 Major Championships (3 Masters — 2004, 06, 10; PGA — 2005, 2021; Open — 2013); 45 PGA Tour wins; 2021 PGA Championship winner at 50 — oldest ever. Nickname "Lefty" (only right-handed off the course).

The Family's Roots: A San Diego Sporting Family

The Mickelson family is from San Diego, California.

His Parents

Father: Phil Mickelson Sr. — former Navy fighter pilot & commercial airline pilot; taught Phil to play golf.

Mother: Mary Mickelson — homemaker.

His Brother

Tim Mickelson, born 1975 — Phil's younger brother; former Arizona State University golf coach; Phil's caddie since 2017.

His Sister

Tina Mickelson, born 1972 — Phil's sister; LPGA teaching professional.

His Wife: Amy McBride

Amy McBride — American; former NBA cheerleader (Phoenix Suns). Married Phil on 16 November 1996.

Their Children

Amanda Brynn Mickelson, born 21 June 1999 — daughter (Phil famously nearly missed her birth for a US Open playoff).

Sophia Isabel Mickelson, born 23 October 2001 — daughter.

Evan Samuel Mickelson, born 23 March 2003 — son.

The Mickelson Family Tree at a Glance

Father: Phil Mickelson Sr. — Navy/airline pilot.

Mother: Mary Mickelson.

Brother: Tim Mickelson (b. 1975) — Phil's caddie.

Sister: Tina Mickelson (b. 1972) — LPGA teaching pro.

Wife: Amy McBride (m. 16 November 1996) — former NBA cheerleader.

Children: Amanda (b. 21 June 1999); Sophia (b. 23 October 2001); Evan (b. 23 March 2003).

Phil Mickelson:

  • Born 16 June 1970, San Diego
  • Arizona State University 1988-92 (3× NCAA individual champion)
  • Won a PGA Tour event as an amateur (1991 Northern Telecom Open) — extremely rare
  • Turned pro 1992
  • 6 Major Championships: Masters (2004, 06, 10), PGA (2005, 2021), Open (2013)
  • 2021 PGA at Kiawah: age 50y 11m — oldest Major winner in history
  • 45 PGA Tour wins
  • Ryder Cup: 12× (1995-2016, 2020)
  • Presidents Cup: 12×
  • LIV Golf: joined 2022 (defected from PGA Tour amid Saudi controversy)
  • Amy McBride diagnosed with breast cancer 2009; Phil's mother also diagnosed same year

What the Mickelson Family Story Teaches Us

A Navy-fighter-pilot father. A homemaker mother. A brother who is his caddie. A sister who is an LPGA teaching pro. A former-NBA-cheerleader wife who battled cancer. Three children. A career that produced 6 Majors — including the oldest Major win in history.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Lefty story carries the same lesson. Some careers win a Major at 50.

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