A look back through the career of World Golf Hall of Fame member Phil Mickelson, who won his sixth major at the 2021 PGA Championship.
A look back through the career of World Golf Hall of Fame member Phil Mickelson, who won his sixth major at the 2021 PGA Championship.
Phil Mickelson looks on during the Shearson Lehman Open in Torrey Pines, California.
Phil Mickelson watches the ball fly during the 1991 NCAA Championship. (Getty)
21 Feb 1993: Phil Mickelson celebrates with his parents after winning the 1993 Buick Invitational at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in Torrey Pines, California. Mandatory Credit: Gary Newkirk /Allsport
21 Feb 1993: Phil Mickelson holds his trophy from the Buick Invitational of California at Torrey Pines Golf Club in San Diego, California. Mandatory Credit: Gary Newkirk/Allsport
18 Sept. 1994: Phil Mickelson as part of the victorious 1994 Presidents Cup team. (Getty)
22 Jan 1995: Phil Mickelson poses with a trophy after the Telecom Open in Tucson, Arizona.
24 Feb 1995: Phil Mickelson looks on during the Nissan Los Angeles Open at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, California.
6 APR 1995: CO-LEADER PHIL MICKELSON OF THE USA PLAYS HIS SECOND SHOT TO THE 17TH GREEN DURING THE FIRST ROUND OF THE 1995 US MASTERS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE AUGUSTA NATIONAL GOLF COURSE IN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/ALLSPORT
27 Jan 1996: Phil Mickelson holds a plaque at the Phoenix Open TPC in Scottsdale,AZ. Mickelson won the Open. Mandatory Credit: Simon P. Barnett /Allsport
11 Feb 1995: Phil Mickelson realizes that he has lost the tournament after a previous miss at an eagle shot on the 18th hole that would have tied him for the lead along with Davis Love III on the 18th hole of the South Course at Torrey Pines during the f
13 Oct 1996: The USA team (left-right) Phil Mickelson, Steve Stricker and Mark O’'Meara the winners of the Alfred Dunhill Cup at St. Andrews Golf course in Scotland. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Munday/Allsport
13 May 1997: Phil Mickelson smiles to the gallery during the Nelson Classic at Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas in Irving, Texas.
23 Aug 1997: Phil Mickelson hugs Amy Mickelson at the NEC World Series of Golf at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Greg Norman went on to win the tournament.
11 Jan 1998: Phil Mickelson poses with a trophy during the Mercedes Championships at La Costa Spa and Resort in Carlsbad, California. Mandatory Credit: Harry How /Allsport
8 Apr 1998: Phil Mickelson and Davis Love III both of the USA hit the ball at the same time during the US Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. \ Mandatory Credit: Andrew Redington/Allsport
16 Jul 1998: Phil Mickelson of the USA searches for his ball in the rough during the British Open at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Lancashire, England. \ Mandatory Credit: Andrew Redington/Allsport
17 Aug 1998: Phil Mickelson displays his trophy following the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in Pebble Beach, California. Mandatory Credit: Harry How /Allsport
17 Aug 1998: Phil Mickelson gets a hug from a fan during the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in Pebble Beach, California. Mandatory Credit: Harry How /Allsport
30 Aug 1998: Phil Mickelson in action during the NEC World Series of Golf at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Mandatory Credit: Mark Lyons /Allsport
12 Dec 1998: Phil Mickelson of the United States misses the putt on the 17th hole to loss to the International team during the 1998 Presidents Cup at the Royal Melbourne Golf Course in Melborne, Australia. The International team defeated the U.S.A. team. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wilson /Allsport
UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 11: Phil Mickelson (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA)
UNITED STATES - AUGUST 12: Phil Mickelson (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA)
UNITED STATES - APRIL 07: Phil Mickelson (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA)
UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 16: The 2003 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines GC, La Jolla. CA Phil Mickelson & Tiger Woods (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA)
GEORGE, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 22: Phil Mickelson of USA reacts to a missed putt on the 11th in their 2 and 1 loss with partner Fred Funk of USA against the International Team of Peter Lonard and Stephen Leaney of Australia during the third round of the President’s Cup at The Links at Fancourt November 22, 2003 in George, South Africa. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 25: Phil Mickelson poses with the trophy after winning the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic January 25, 2004 at PGA West in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
UNITED STATES - MARCH 25: Phil Mickelson (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/PGA TOUR)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 11: Masters winner Phil Mickelson of the USA is presented the green jacket by 2003 Masters winner Mike Weir of Canada after the final round of the Masters on April 11, 2004 at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 11: Phil Mickelson jumps in the air after sinking his birdie putt to win the Masters by one shot on the 18th green during the final round of the Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2004 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, NY - JUNE 20: Phil Mickelson reacts after making a putt for birdie on the 15th hole during the 104th U.S. Open on June 20, 2004 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, NY - JUNE 20: Phil Mickelson reacts to a bunker shot on the seventh hole during the final round of the 104th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 20, 2004 in Southampton, New York. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI - SEPTEMBER 15: Team captain Hal Sutton of the USA and Phil Mickelson pose with the trophy during the official team group photocall for the 35th Ryder Cup Matches at the Oakland Hills Country Club on September, 15 2004 in Bloomfield Township, Michigan. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
KAUAI,HI -NOVEMBER 24: Phil Mickelson is pictured with the winner’s trophy and six Keiki hula dancers after winning the 22nd PGA Grand Slam of Golf on November 24, 2004 at the Poipu Bay Golf Course in Kauai, Hawaii. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
KAUAI,HI -NOVEMBER 24: Phil Mickelson is greeted by his daughter Sophia after winning the 22nd PGA Grand Slam of Golf on November 24, 2004 at the Poipu Bay Golf Course in Kauai, Hawaii. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
SPRINGFIELD, NJ - AUGUST 15: Phil Mickelson is surrounded by his wife, Amy (back), daughters Sophia (L), Evan (C) and Amanda (R) after winning the 2005 PGA Championship with a 4-under par 276 on August 15, 2005 in Springfield, New Jersey. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 22: David Toms and Phil Mickelson of the U.S. team hug during the first round of The Presidents Cup at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Prince William County, Virginia on September 22, 2005. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 24: Phil Mickelson and Chris DiMarco of the U.S. team with Peter Lonard and Nick O’Hern of the International team pose with the Presidents Cup before the four-ball matches in the third round of The Presidents Cup at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Prince William County, Virginia on September 24, 2005. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA)
Phil Mickelson with the winner’s trophy after the final round of the BellSouth Classic at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, Georgia, on April 2, 2006.Photo by: Stan Badz/Wireimage
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 09: Phil Mickelson is presented the green jacket by Tiger Woods after his 7-under par victory during the Final Round of The Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2006 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Getty Images)
MAMARONECK, NY - JUNE 18: Phil Mickelson reacts to a missed putt during the final round of the 2006 US Open Championship at Winged Foot Golf Club on June 18, 2006 in Mamaroneck, New York. Geoff Ogilvy won the US Open with a one stroke victory. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
UNITED STATES - MAY 13: Phil Mickelson with THE PLAYERS Championship Trophy following the final round of THE PLAYERS Championship held on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, on May 13, 2007. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY - SEPTEMBER 21: Phil Mickelson of the USA team celebrates with his wife Amy after the USA 16 1/2 - 11 1/2 victory on the final day of the 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club on September 21, 2008 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 27: Phil Mickelson (L), winner of THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola poses alongside Tiger Woods, winner of the 2009 FedExCup at East Lake Golf Club on September 27, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 11: Phil Mickelson and Angel Cabrera during the final round of the 2010 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2010 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images for Golf Week)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 11: Phil Mickelson and Amy Mickelson during the final round of the 2010 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2010 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images for Golf Week)
SANDWICH, ENGLAND - JULY 17: Darren Clarke (L) of Northern Ireland is congratulated by Phil Mickelson of the United States following his victory on the 18th green during the final round of The 140th Open Championship at Royal St George’s on July 17, 2011 in Sandwich, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 20: Phil Mickelson of the U.S. Team and his wife Amy Mickelson pose with the Presidents Cup trophy during the closing ceremonies after defeating the International team 19-15 at the 2011 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Course on November 20, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Phil Mickelson (R) and his wife Amy (L) celebrate with the tournament trophy after winning with an eight-under-par 64 during the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 12, 2012 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 19: Phil Mickelson celebrates his birdie on the 18th hole leading to a three way playoff with Keegan Bradley and Bill Haas during the fourth round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 19, 2012 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 08: Phil Mickelson reacts after entering the final round of the 2012 Masters Tournament just one shot behind the leader, but finishing T-3 at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Phil Mickelson reacts to a shot on the 17th hole that contributed to a historic collapse for the U.S. during the singles matches for the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
LA JOLLA, CA - JANUARY 23: Phil Mickelson reacts to questions about his controversial tax comments during his media interview after his Pro-Am round for the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course on January 23, 2013 in La Jolla, California. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - JANUARY 31: Phil Mickelson reacts after missing his birdie putt on the ninth hole that would have given him a round of 59 during the first round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale on January 31, 2013 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 3: Phil Mickelson holds the championship trophy after winning the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale on February 3, 2013 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
Golf: US Open: Phil Mickelson upset on No 18 green after losing tournament on Sunday at Merion GC. Ardmore, PA 6/16/2013 CREDIT: Simon Bruty (Photo by Simon Bruty /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images)
INVERNESS, SCOTLAND - JULY 14: Phil Mickelson of the United States poses with the trophy and his wife Amy and children Evan, Amanda (R) and Sophia after his victory on the 1st hole of a sudden-death playoff during the final round of the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open at Castle Stuart Golf Links on July 14, 2013 in Inverness, Scotland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
GULLANE, SCOTLAND - JULY 21: Phil Mickelson of the United States hugs wife Amy and children Evan, Amanda and Sophia after finishing the final round of the 142nd Open Championship at Muirfield on July 21, 2013 in Gullane, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
GULLANE, SCOTLAND - JULY 21: Phil Mickelson of the United States holds the Claret Jug after winning the 142nd Open Championship at Muirfield on July 21, 2013 in Gullane, Scotland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson of the United States hits an approach shot on the 13th hole during the final round of the 96th PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on August 10, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/PGA of America via Getty Images)
AUCHTERARDER, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Phil Mickelson and Hunter Mahan in an interview after the award ceremony for the 40th Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, on September 28, 2014 in Auchterarder, Scotland. (Photo by Montana Pritchard/The PGA of America via Getty Images Europe)
Phil Mickelson of the USA and Rickie Fowler player members of the Ryder Cup Task Force look at Davis Love III during his announcement as the 2016 United States Ryder Cup Team Captain at the PGA headquarters on February 24, 2015 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson yells four after teeing off on the 16th hole during round one at the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on May 14, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Winner Sweden’s Henrik Stenson (R) consoles runner-up, US golfer Phil Mickelson on the 18th green after shooting 63 in his final round to win the Championship on day four of the 2016 British Open Golf Championship at Royal Troon in Scotland on July 17, 2016. Henrik Stenson won the British Open at Royal Troon on Sunday, pipping Phil Mickelson by producing a major championship record-equalling round of 63 on the final day. The Swede -- who played superbly to finally win his first major at the age of 40 -- led by one overnight and kept his nerve, shooting an eight-under 63 to finish on 20 under par, three shots clear. / AFP / GLYN KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images)
CHASKA, MN - OCTOBER 02: Phil Mickelson of the United States celebrates with captain Davis Love III during the closing ceremony of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on October 2, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson of the United States smiles as he walks to the seventh tee during a practice round prior to the start of the 2017 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 4, 2017 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson plays a shot on the tenth hole during round one of the Wells Fargo Championship at Eagle Point Golf Club on May 4, 2017 in Wilmington, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson walks to the 17th green during the final round of THE PLAYERS Championship on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 14, 2017, in Ponte Vedra Beach . (Photo by Logan Bowles/PGA TOUR)
Phil Mickelson prepares to play his shot from the second tee during the final round of the FedEX St. Jude Classic at the TPC Southwind on June 11, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Marianna Massey/Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 04: Phil Mickelson shakes hand with Justin Thomas after winning the tournament on an play off hole during the final round of World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship at Club De Golf Chapultepec on March 4, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 04: Phil Mickelson of the United States reacts as he holes a crucial birdie putt on the par 4, 16th hole during the final round of the World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship at the Club de Golf Chapultepec on March 4, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 04: Phil Mickelson gives a thumb up to fans as he holds the Gene Sarazen Cup after winning the World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship on a playoff hole at Club De Golf Chapultepec on March 4, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 03: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson of the United States talk on the 11th hole during a practice round prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 3, 2018 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA - SEPTEMBER 04: Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods are interviewed by the Golf Channel after being named as Captain’s Picks along with Bryson DeChambeau by U.S. Ryder Cup Captain for the 2018 U.S. team during a press conference at the Philadelphia Marriott West on September 4, 2018 in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 15: Head coach Herm Edwards of the Arizona State Sun Devils talks with Pro golfer Phil Mickelson prior to the first half against the San Diego State Aztecs at SDCCU Stadium on September 15, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent Horner/Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson poses with the trophy after his victory during the continuation of the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 10, 2019 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson putts to defeat Tiger Woods during The Match: Tiger vs Phil at Shadow Creek Golf Course on November 23, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images for The Match)
Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods speak to the media after Mickelson defeated Woods in The Match: Tiger vs Phil at Shadow Creek Golf Course on November 23, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for The Match)
Phil Mickelson poses with the trophy after his victory during the continuation of the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 10, 2019 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 02: Phil Mickelson takes a club length on the cart path on the sixteenth hole during the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on May 2, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR)
Phil Mickelson signs autographs on the 18th hole during a practice round for the 101st PGA Championship held at Bethpage Black Golf Course on May 15, 2019 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Darren Carroll/PGA of America via Getty Images)
A spectator takes a photo with Phil Mickelson on the 18th hole during the final round of the 101st PGA Championship held at Bethpage Black Golf Course on May 19, 2019 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Montana Pritchard/PGA of America via Getty Images)
FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK - MAY 17: Phil Mickelson of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the 18th hole during the second round of the 2019 PGA Championship at the Bethpage Black course on May 17, 2019 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 16: Phil Mickelson of The United States receives an award for spending the last 25 years in the top 50 best ranked players in the World official ranking during a practice round prior to the 148th Open Championship held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 16, 2019 in Portrush, United Kingdom. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
MEDINAH, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 18: Brooks Koepka of the United States and Phil Mickelson of the United States talk on the tenth tee during the final round of the BMW Championship at Medinah Country Club No. 3 on August 18, 2019 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
HOBE SOUND, FLORIDA - MAY 24: Phil Mickelson arrives for The Match: Champions For Charity at Medalist Golf Club on May 24, 2020 in Hobe Sound, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images for The Match)
HOBE SOUND, FLORIDA - MAY 24: Tiger Woods and former NFL player Peyton Manning celebrate defeating Phil Mickelson and NFL player Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the 18th green during The Match: Champions For Charity at Medalist Golf Club on May 24, 2020 in Hobe Sound, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images for The Match)
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - JUNE 09: Phil Mickelson of the United States reacts on the 17th hole during a practice round prior to the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club on June 09, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson of the United States walks to the 18th green amidst a crowd of fans during the final round of the 2021 PGA Championship held at the Ocean Course of Kiawah Island Golf Resort on May 23, 2021 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson of the United States gives a thumbs up during the Wanamaker Trophy presentation ceremony after winning during the final round of the 2021 PGA Championship held at the Ocean Course of Kiawah Island Golf Resort on May 23, 2021 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson of the United States celebrates on the 18th green after winning during the final round of the 2021 PGA Championship held at the Ocean Course of Kiawah Island Golf Resort on May 23, 2021 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)