Phil Mickelson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Phil Mickelson.

Philip Alfred Mickelson, known as Phil Mickelson and nicknamed "Lefty," is a highly accomplished American professional golfer currently playing in the LIV Golf League. He has secured 45 PGA Tour victories, highlighted by six major championships: three Masters titles, two PGA Championships, and one Open Championship. Notably, Mickelson became the oldest major championship winner at the 2021 PGA Championship at 50 years old. He is renowned for his left-handed playing style.

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1997: Mickelson Ranked Above Woods

In 1997, prior to the Masters Tournament, Phil Mickelson was ranked above Tiger Woods.

2001: Historical Context to Runner-Up Score

In 2016, after Mickelson's performance at The Open Championship, it was noted that his 267 total set a record score for a runner-up in the British Open, and only trails Mickelson's 266 at the 2001 PGA Championship as the lowest total by a runner-up in major championship history.

2010: Masters Tournament Victory

In 2010, Phil Mickelson won the Masters Tournament with a score of 16-under-par, surpassing Lee Westwood by three strokes. This victory marked Mickelson's third Masters win and fourth major championship overall. A critical point was his performance in the third round, where he made eagle on the 13th and holed-out for eagle from 141 yards on the 14th.

2012: PGA Tour Victory

In 2012, Phil Mickelson had a notable year on the PGA Tour, winning the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am with a final-round score of 8-under 64, marking his 40th career victory. He also lost the Northern Trust Open in a three-way playoff, despite holding a lead.

2013: Mickelson led the PGA Tour in birdie average

In 2013, Phil Mickelson led the PGA Tour in birdie average, showcasing his consistent scoring ability.

2015: Masters Performance

In 2015, Phil Mickelson finished tied for second at the Masters with Justin Rose, four shots behind Jordan Spieth. This marked Mickelson's tenth second-place finish in a major.

2016: Sports Hernia Surgeries and Return

In the fall of 2016, Phil Mickelson underwent two sports hernia surgeries. His unexpected return at the CareerBuilder Challenge led to a T-21 finish. He continued with consistent performances, including a T14 finish at the Farmers Insurance Open and a T-16 finish at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

March 4, 2018: WGC-Mexico Championship Win

On March 4, 2018, Phil Mickelson won the WGC-Mexico Championship, ending a winless drought since 2013. He defeated Justin Thomas in a playoff to secure his 43rd PGA Tour victory and became the oldest winner of a WGC event at age 47.

November 23, 2018: Capital One's The Match Victory

On November 23, 2018, Phil Mickelson won Capital One's The Match, a $9,000,000 winner-takes-all match against Tiger Woods. He beat Woods on the fourth extra hole.

2019: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Victory

In 2019, Phil Mickelson won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, his 44th career title on the PGA Tour, defeating Paul Casey. At 48, he became the oldest winner of the event, tying Mark O'Meara for most victories.

June 16, 2020: Mickelson becomes eligible for PGA Tour Champions

On June 16, 2020, his 50th birthday, Phil Mickelson became eligible for the PGA Tour Champions. He subsequently won the Charles Schwab Series at Ozarks National in his debut tournament, tying a PGA Tour Champions record.

October 2020: Mickelson wins Dominion Energy Charity Classic

In October 2020, Phil Mickelson won the Dominion Energy Charity Classic in Virginia, marking his second consecutive win on the PGA Tour Champions.

May 2021: Mickelson wins PGA Championship

In May 2021, Phil Mickelson won the PGA Championship at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina, becoming the oldest major champion at 50, defeating Brooks Koepka and Louis Oosthuizen by two strokes. Thousands of fans gathered around him after his second shot on the 18th hole, cheering him on as he walked to the green.

October 2021: Mickelson wins Constellation Furyk & Friends

In October 2021, Phil Mickelson won the inaugural Constellation Furyk & Friends over Miguel Ángel Jiménez in Jacksonville, Florida, marking his third win in four career starts on the PGA Tour Champions.

November 2021: Mickelson wins Charles Schwab Cup Championship

In November 2021, Phil Mickelson won the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship in Phoenix, Arizona. This victory marked Mickelson's fourth win in six career starts on PGA Tour Champions.

2023: Mickelson finishes tied second at Masters Tournament

In 2023, Phil Mickelson finished tied for second at the Masters Tournament, shooting a final round of 65, equaling his lowest score at Augusta from almost 27 years earlier.