Golf

Mickelson began playing golf at the age of 18 months, hitting his first golf balls. He learned the fundamentals of the game by imitating his father's swing, which led the naturally right-handed Phil to adopt the left-handed stroke that earned him the nickname "Lefty." Mickelson’s Personal Life On June 16, 1970, Philip Alfred Mickelson was born in San Diego, California. Mickelson's golf career began around the time he could walk. Phil and Mary, his parents, tell of a young Phil running away...

It was the end of 2002, and Tiger dominated the PGA Tour like no one before him and possibly no one would ever do again. Tiger didn't just own the golf course; he owned the sporting world in general and the television with all of his numerous commercials, radio spots, and endorsements, and his Q rating was through the roof. A man who thrives on competition discovered that he had none. Tiger began to set new goals on January 12, 2003. Woods won his first major title in nearly 11 years with his...