Phil Mickelson

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Phil Mickelson born?June 16, 1970
2. Where was Phil Mickelson born?San Diego, California, USA
3. What is the major championship wins?Masters (2004, 2006, 2010), PGA Championship (2005, 2021), The Open Championship (2013)
4. What is the u.s. open runner-up record?6 times, the most in history
5. What makes Phil Mickelson's swing special?Phil swings left even though he is naturally right-handed. He learned it by copying his dad's right-handed swing when he was a child.
6. How many major championships has Phil Mickelson won?Phil has won six major championships, including three Masters, two PGA Championships, and one Open Championship.

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Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR): A ranking system that evaluates professional golfers based on their performance in sanctioned tournaments, used to determine eligibility for major championships and other events.