No. Surprisingly, Phil Mickelson has never been world number one.
Tiger Woods joined the PGA Tour in 1996 and, to date, has held the No. 1 world ranking for 623 weeks and has won 14 majors. Mickelson has never been ranked No. 1 but has been No. 2 for the most weeks of any player in the history of the sport.
Phil Mickelson is one of 12 players in the history of golf to win three of the four majors. He has won every major except the U.S. Open, where he has finished runner-up a record six times.
In total Phil Mickelson has won 6 Major Championships.
Mickelson has had 27 top-fives in Majors.
At the time of writing he has 44 PGA Tour wins.
Phil was the last amateur to win a PGA Tour title, the 1991 Northern Telecom Open.
He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2012.
Mickelson began playing golf at an early age, learning the game by imitating his father's swing. His talent was evident during his junior years, where he won numerous tournaments and earned a full scholarship to Arizona State University (ASU). There, he became a standout amateur golfer, winning three NCAA championships and the U.S. Amateur title in 1990.
Mickelson turned professional in 1992 after a successful amateur career. He quickly made a name for himself on the PGA Tour and developed a notable rivalry with Tiger Woods during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Known for his strategic play and short game finesse, Mickelson's style has captivated fans worldwide.
Mickelson is celebrated not just for his victories but also for his engaging personality and contributions to golf's popularity. He is one of only 17 golfers to have won at least three of the four major championships, further solidifying his legacy as one of golf's greats.
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