The American professional golfer Phil Mickelson is one of the best golfers in the world, with 50+ victories worldwide. However, more than golf, he is famous for being a loving husband and a caring father. Therefore, it was not a surprise when he got emotional when his children faced criticism.

“I’m used to taking hits,” the 6-time major champion said. “But it hurts when you have your kids being questioned over doing nothing but working hard and studying hard.” He further added, “but we’re going to be okay.” 

In 2019, federal prosecutors charged 50 people for paying millions as a bribe to get their children into schools and colleges. William ‘Rick’ Singer, the Edge College and Career Network owner, had aided the parents in the scam, and he was at the forefront of those charged.

Notably, Phil and Amy Mickelson had hired him to guide and help his children to get into higher studies. Naturally, the media was interested in knowing whether or not the golfer used the money to get his kids into college. 

Were Phil Mickelson and his children part of the college admission scam? 

“We’re not a part of this,” Mickelson said in another press meet. Furthermore, he added, “I’m learning about it just as you are, from what I read.” 

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According to him, his three children, Amanda Brynn, Sophia Isabel, and Evan Samuel Mickelson, have used Singer’s program. However, all they did was make the college visits that the Edge College and Career Network had suggested. 

Mickelson added that his children had good grades to get into the college of their liking on their own. Yet, he chose to hire Singer since the admission process was a little confusing for him to handle. 

What are Phil and Amy Mickelson’s children doing now? 

Amanda Brynn Mickelson, the golfer’s firstborn, was born in 1999 and is attending Brown University. The 23-year-old has taken Egyptology as her major. 

Amy and Phil Mickelson’s second child, Sophia Isabel Mickelson, attends Columbia University in the City of New York, where she majors in Architecture. Notably, she has a talent for acting and has also acted in a San Diego-based movie. 

Unlike his sisters, Evan Samuel Mickelson, Lefty’s only son, follows in his father’s footsteps. According to reports, the 19-year-old has already begun taking professional training and plays in minor leagues. 

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As a father, Mickelson is proud of his children and the grades they scored in school. Therefore, he got upset when the infamous admission scam dragged them into trouble.