Phil Mickelson’s Mother Reveals Her Son’s Extreme Measures to Avoid Unwanted Spotlight

Phil Mickelson is on a break from competitive golf and did not make his return even at the 2022 Championship to defend his title. Since February, he has been on a break from competitive golf after making a public apology for his comments on the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed golf league.

Moreover, Phil is in the limelight again after his mother made an incredible revelation about his change in appearance.

Mary Mickelson spoke to USA Today ahead of the first round of the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club. Phil’s mother revealed his son’s measure to remain away from the unwanted spotlight. At the same time, she spoke about how he has almost become unrecognizable, and it has been fun to be around the 45-time PGA Tour winner in public.

Mary also talked about how Phil is more relaxed. Not to forget, the 51-year-old professional withdrew from the second major championship of the year at the last moment.

The lefty’s mother talked about how Mickelson’s facial hair has made him unrecognizable. At the same time, this had made going out with the American professional more fun, and how Mickelson is enjoying his time away from golf.

Mary said, “I didn’t recognize him at first. He had a little bit of a beard and mustache. I don’t ever remember him doing that before. Not too many people recognize him, so it’s been fun to be able to go out with him.”

She added, “He’s relaxed, he laughs all the time. He’s not on the phone with people that are calling him for this and that, and please play in this tournament. And it’s hard when you have to say no, when you don’t have the time to spend. But he has taken a lot of time with our family.” Moreover, Mary’s words prove that Mickelson seems to enjoy his time away from competitive golf. At the same time, it also depicts how the Tour professional is a family guy and loves to spend time with his family.

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When did Phil Mickelson last win a regular PGA Tour event?

Phil won his last regular PGA Tour event in the 2018-2019 season. He won the 2019 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Mickelson ended the event with an overall score of 19-under-par. As a result, he won the event with a comfortable three-shot lead on Sunday. Moreover, he carded a final round of seven-under-par, 65 at Pebble Beach Golf Links to finish on the top of the leaderboard.

Mickelson’s final round of 65 included three birdies and six pars on the opening nine holes. As a result, he moved out in three-under-par, 33. The lefty made four birdies and five pars to make the turn in bogey-free four-under-par, 32. Paul Casey finished as the runner-up to Mickelson. He ended the event with an overall score of 16-under-par. In the end, he had to settle for a solo second position on the leaderboard.

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