Phil Mickelson hit a milestone on June 16, 2020, when he reached the age of 50, but it hasn’t slowed him much.
Mickelson was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2001. He’s the winner of 45 PGA Tour titles, his most recent coming unexpectedly in the 2020 PGA Championship.
He racked up three wins on the PGA Tour Champions combined 2020-21 season but had just three top-10 finishes in 17 starts on the PGA Tour. In 2021, he hadn’t been better than a tie for 25th in six PGA Tour starts but put it all together at Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course to collect his sixth major championship. Mickelson has earned more than $92 million in tournament winnings on the PGA Tour over his career.
Mickelson has now moved to the LIV Golf Invitational Series, which subsequently led to him being banned, along with 16 others, by the PGA Tour.
From his All-American days at Arizona State, to winning a Tour event while still an amateur, to becoming one of 12 golfers to win three legs of the career grand slam, to the breakaway LIV circuit, here’s a look at Lefty over the years.
2022 LIV Golf London
Phil Mickelson adjusts his sunglasses during a press conference ahead of the 2022 LIV Golf Invitational…
Phil Mickelson adjusts his sunglasses during a press conference ahead of the 2022 LIV Golf Invitational Series event at The Centurion Club north of London. (Photo by Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf London
Phil Mickelson smiles during a pro-am ahead of the 2022 LIV Golf Invitational Series golf tournament…
Phil Mickelson smiles during a pro-am ahead of the 2022 LIV Golf Invitational Series golf tournament at The Centurion Club north of London. (Photo: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf London
Phil Mickelson takes questions during a press conference ahead of the 2022 LIV Golf Invitational Series…
Phil Mickelson takes questions during a press conference ahead of the 2022 LIV Golf Invitational Series event at The Centurion Club north of London. (Photo by Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images)
Charles Schwab Cup Championship 2021
Phil Mickelson walks the fairway of the 17th hole during the second round of the Charles…
Phil Mickelson walks the fairway of the 17th hole during the second round of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship golf tournament at Phoenix Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports
PIF Saudi International 2022
Phil Mickelson smiles during a practice round prior to the PIF Saudi International at Royal Greens…
Phil Mickelson smiles during a practice round prior to the PIF Saudi International at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on February 2, 2022 in Saudi Arabia. (Photo: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images)
Saudi International 2021
Phil Mickelson at the 2021 Saudi International at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club in King…
Phil Mickelson at the 2021 Saudi International at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia. (Photo: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els
Ernie Els had made his first trip to the U.S. from his home in South Africa,…
Ernie Els had made his first trip to the U.S. from his home in South Africa, then bested Phil Mickelson at the 1984 Junior World Championship in California. Little did they know it was the first of many, many times they’d be competing against one another in their future Hall of Fame careers.
Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods: Through the Years
Tiger Woods is awarded his green jacket by 2004 champion Phil Mickelson the 2005 Masters Tournament.…
Tiger Woods is awarded his green jacket by 2004 champion Phil Mickelson the 2005 Masters Tournament. (AFP PHOTO/Roberto SCHMIDT)
Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson celebrates with the Wanamaker Trophy after winning during the final round of the 2021…
Phil Mickelson celebrates with the Wanamaker Trophy 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
Phil Mickelson poses with the Wanamaker Trophy after he wins the PGA Championship golf tournament. Mandatory…
Phil Mickelson poses with the Wanamaker Trophy after he wins the PGA Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports
Phil Mickelson at 49
Phil Mickelson celebrates his win as he poses for a portrait with his wife Amy and…
Phil Mickelson celebrates his win as he poses for a portrait with his wife Amy and their three children (L-R) two-year old Sophia Isabel, four-year old Amanda Brynn and 10-month old Evan Samuel after the final round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic at PGA West on January 25, 2004 in La Quinta, Calif.
PGA Championship
Phil Mickelson hugs caddie Tim Mickelson after he putts out on the 18th hole and wins…
Phil Mickelson hugs caddie Tim Mickelson after he putts out on the 18th hole and wins the PGA Championship. (Photo by Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)
PGA Championship
Phil Mickelson walks through the crowd on the 18th hole during the final round of the…
Phil Mickelson walks through the crowd on the 18th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Photo by Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The Honda Classic
Phil Mickelson gestures to the fans after teeing off on the 2nd hole during the first…
Phil Mickelson gestures to the fans after teeing off on the 2nd hole during the first round of the 2021 Honda Classic at PGA National (Champion). Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Honda Classic
Phil Mickelson 6th hole during the first round of the 2021 Honda Classic at PGA National…
Phil Mickelson 6th hole during the first round of the 2021 Honda Classic at PGA National Champion course on March 18, 2021 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Waste Management Phoenix Open 2016
Phil Mickelson makes his way to the 15th green during the final round of the 2016…
Phil Mickelson makes his way to the 15th green during the final round of the 2016 Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. (Photo: David Kadlubowski/The Arizona Republic)
Dustin Johnson 2011 Open Championship
Darren Clarke (L) of Northern Ireland stands with Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson (R) of the…
Darren Clarke (L) of Northern Ireland stands with Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson (R) 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 Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson waits on the 13th tee during the first round of the 2021 Wells Fargo…
Phil Mickelson waits on the 13th tee during the first round of the 2021 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on May 06, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
WGC-HSBC Champions Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods receive a Tai Chi lesson with swords during the 2010 WGC-HSBC…
Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods receive a Tai Chi lesson with swords during the 2010 WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai, China. Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images
Grayhawk Golf Club
Framed art of Phil Mickelson winning the Masters at Phil's Grill at Grayhawk Golf Club in…
Framed art of Phil Mickelson winning the Masters at Phil's Grill at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. Photo by Golfweek
PGA: PGA Championship - Second Round
Phil Mickelson hits from the fifteenth tee box during the second round of the PGA Championship…
Phil Mickelson hits from the fifteenth tee box during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The Match: Champions For Charity
Phil Mickelson warms up on the range prior to The Match: Champions For Charity at Medalist…
Phil Mickelson warms up on the range prior to 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)
Phil Mickelson at 49
Phil Mickelson holds the trophy from the 1993 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines in San Diego…
Phil Mickelson holds the trophy from the 1993 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines in San Diego for his first PGA Tour victory as a professional. Photo by USA TODAY Sports
The Match: Champions For Charity
Phil Mickelson arrives for The Match: Champions For Charity at Medalist Golf Club on 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)
The Match: Champions For Charity
Tiger Woods and former NFL player Peyton Manning celebrate defeating Phil Mickelson and NFL player Tom…
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)
Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods: Through the Years
Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods play Chinese chess table during the the 2009 WGC-HSBC Photocall at…
Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods play Chinese chess table during the the 2009 WGC-HSBC Photocall at the Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods: Through the Years
Tiger Woods puts the green jacket on Phil Mickelson at the 2006 Masters Tournament. (Photo by…
Tiger Woods puts the green jacket on Phil Mickelson at the 2006 Masters Tournament. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods: Through the Years
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson during the 2005 Ford Championship at Doral Golf Resort & Spa…
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson during the 2005 Ford Championship at Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods: Through the Years
Phil Mickelson celebrates with his $9 million after defeating Tiger Woods in The Match: Tiger vs…
Phil Mickelson celebrates with his $9 million after defeating Tiger Woods in The Match: Tiger vs Phil at Shadow Creek Golf Course on Nov. 23, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images for The Match)
Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson poses with the trophy as well as his caddie and family after winning the…
Phil Mickelson poses with the trophy as well as his caddie and family after winning the 2002 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic in La Quinta, California. Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images
PHIL MICKELSON, AMY MICKELSON, EVAN MICKELSON, SOPHIA MICKELSON
Phil Mickelson is photographed with wife, Amy, son, Evan, 3, left, and daughter, Sophia, 4, right,…
Phil Mickelson is photographed with wife, Amy, son, Evan, 3, left, and daughter, Sophia, 4, right, after winning the BellSouth Classic golf tournament Sunday, April 2, 2006 in Duluth, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Phil Mickelson football
Phil Mickelson tosses footballs into the crowd on the 16th hole during the third round of…
Phil Mickelson tosses footballs into the crowd on the 16th hole during the third round of the 2014 Phoenix Waste Management Open at TPC Scottsdale. Photo by Cheryl Evans/The Arizona Republic
Phil Mickelson The Open Championship
Phil Mickelson hits his tee shot on the 10th hole during the first round of The…
Phil Mickelson hits his tee shot on the 10th hole during the first round of The British Open. (Photo: Steve Flynn/USA TODAY Sports)
Phil Mickelso The Open Championship
Phil Mickelson celebrated 25 consecutive years in the world top 50 at The Open Championship at…
Phil Mickelson celebrated 25 consecutive years in the world top 50 at The Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Photo: Steve Flynn/USA TODAY Sports
U.S. Open Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson's golf shoes during a practice round of the 2019 U.S. Open golf tournament at…
Phil Mickelson's golf shoes during a practice round of the 2019 U.S. Open golf tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
PGA Championship Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson signs autographs following his practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bethpage…
Phil Mickelson signs autographs following his practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bethpage State Park - Black Course. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Phil Mickelson at Pebble Beach
Phil Mickelson celebrates with wife Amy after winning the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Pebble…
Phil Mickelson celebrates with wife Amy after winning the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links in 2012.
Buick Invitational Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson celebrates winning the 2001 Buick Invitational.
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson displays his trophy following the 1998 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in Pebble Beach,…
Phil Mickelson displays his trophy following the 1998 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in Pebble Beach, California. Photo by Harry How/Allsport
Mercedes Championship Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson tees off during the final round of the 1994 Mercedes Championship in California.
Phil Mickelson tees off during the final round of the 1994 Mercedes Championship in California.
Jim 'Bones' Mckay
Jim 'Bones' Mckay, caddie of Phil Mickelson, wears a San Francisco Giants jersey on the range…
Jim 'Bones' Mckay, caddie of Phil Mickelson, wears a San Francisco Giants jersey on the range during practice for The Presidents Cup.
1999 U.S. Ryder Cup
The 1999 U.S. Ryder Cup team of Justin Leonard, Steve Pate, Payne Stewart, Phil Mickelson, Jeff…
The 1999 U.S. Ryder Cup team of Justin Leonard, Steve Pate, Payne Stewart, Phil Mickelson, Jeff Maggert, Captain Ben Crenshaw, David Duval, Tiger Woods, Tom Lehman, Jim Furyk, Davis Love III, Hal Sutton and Mark O'Meara celebrate after winning at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. (Photo by Timoth A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson Kobe Bryant
Phil Mickelson chats with Lakers legend Kobe Bryant before a 2009 NBA playoff game in Los…
Phil Mickelson chats with Lakers legend Kobe Bryant before a 2009 NBA playoff game in Los Angeles. Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images
Phil Mickelson at the Ryder Cup
Phil Mickelson at the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Photo by Rob Schumacher/USA…
Phil Mickelson at the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Photo by Rob Schumacher/USA TODAY Sports
Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson crosses the 18th green during the final round of the 2002 U.S. Open on…
Phil Mickelson crosses the 18th green during the final round of the 2002 U.S. Open on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park. Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
Phil and Amy Mickelson
Phil and Amy Mickelson pose in a Mercedes during the 1998 Mercedes Championships at La Costa…
Phil and Amy Mickelson pose in a Mercedes during the 1998 Mercedes Championships at La Costa Spa and Resort in Carlsbad, California. Photo by Harry How/Allsport
