Look back at Phil Mickelson's legendary golf journey

Phil Mickelson watches the ball fly during the Bob Hope Classic at the PGA West Course in La Quinta, Calif. in 1993.

Phil Mickelson holds his trophy from the Buick Invitational of California at Torrey Pines Golf Club in San Diego, Calif. on feb. 21, 1993.

Phil Mickelson stands with the trophy after winning the Northern Telecom Open at the Tucson National Resort and Spa an Tucson, Ariz. in 1995.

Phil Mickelson is surrounded by the media after completing his opening round April 11, 1996 at The Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. Mickelson finished the day at seven-under-par.

United states Ryder Cup team poses for photographers at the Valderrama golf course Sept. 24, 1997. Font row L to R, Jim Furyk, Davis Lowe, Tom Kite (Captain) Lee Janzen and Phil Mickelson. Back row L to R, Justin Leonard, Jeff Maggert, Tiger Woods, Brad Faxon, Tom Lehman, Scott Hoch, Fred Couples and Mark O'Meara.

Phil Mickelson is consoled by his caddie Jim MacKay after hes bunker shot rolled well past the cup on the 9th of round 3 of the 2000 Masters Tournament Friday at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.

Phil Mickelson celebrates winning the 2004 Masters on the 18th green Sunday April 11, 2004 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, GA. Sunday April 11, 2004 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.

Phil Mickelson of the US yawns as he listens to his caddie James Mackay as they wait on the fairway of the 6th hole during second day action at the 104th US Open Championship at the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York on June 18, 2004.

Last year's Masters winner Tiger Woods, helps victor Phil Mickelson on with the traditional green jacket on April 9, 2006.

Two time Masters champion Phil Mickelson laughs before his tee shot on the 1st hole on Tuesday during practice round at Masters in Augusta, Ga. On April 8, 2008.

Phil Mickelson of U.S. writes his name in Chinese on a glass wall during a media conference of the 2008 HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai on Nov. 4, 2008.

2009 Masters Champion Angel Cabrera, left, helps 2010 Masters Champion Phil Mickelson put on the fabled green jacket.

Phil Mickelson of the United States celebrates holing a birdie putt on the 10th green during the final round of The 140th Open Championship at Royal St George's on July 17, 2011 in Sandwich, England.

Phil Mickelson hits a tee shot on the 5th hole during the third round of the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on May 4, 2013 in Charlotte, NC.

Phil Mickelson of the United States reacts after chipping to the second green during the final round of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 16, 2013 in Ardmore, Pa.

Phil Mickelson of the United States reacts to a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the 142nd Open Championship at Muirfield on July 21, 2013 in Gullane, Scotland.

2013 British Open golf champion Phil Mickelson holds the Claret Jug on the floor of the New York Stock exchange on July 26, 2013 in New York City. Mickelson was there for the ringing of the closing bell and to promote his ExxonMobile Teachers Academy charity.

Phil Mickelson, Keegan Bradley, vice captain Andy North, Bubba Watson, Matt Kuchar, vice captain Steve Stricker, Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed, Hunter Mahan, vice captain Raymond Floyd, Webb Simpson, Zach Johnson, Tom Watson, Captain of the United States, Jimmy Walker and Jim Furyk of the United States team pose with wives and partners during the 2014 Ryder Cup Gala Dinner at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on Sept. 24, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Phil Mickelson of the United States catches a ball during the third round on day three of the 145th Open Championship at Royal Troon on July 16, 2016 in Troon, Scotland.

Phil Mickelson hits out of the bunker on the 11th hole during the third round of the Dean & Deluca Invitational golf tournament at Colonial Country Club on in Ft. Worth, Tx.

Phil Mickelson shakes hands with Joshua McClung after finishing the 11th hole. MicklesonÕs approach shot on 11 hit McClung in the head during the first round of The Greenbrier Classic golf tournament at The Old White TPC in White Sulphur, WV on July 6, 2017.

Phil Mickelson of the United States sets up his putt on the tenth green during first round of the Houston Open golf tournament at Golf Club of Houston - The Tournament Course on Mar. 29, 2018.

Phil Mickelson celebrates on the thirteenth green during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills GC - Shinnecock Hills Golf Course on June 17, 2018.

Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods smile during a practice round prior to the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club South Course on Aug. 1, 2018 in Akron, Ohio.

Phil Mickelson of the United States plays a shot during the afternoon foursome matches of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National on September 28, 2018 in Paris, France.

Phil Mickelson (left) and Tiger Woods (right) pose for a photo during a press conference before The Match: Tiger vs Phil golf match at Shadow Creek Golf Course on Nov. 20, 2018 in Las Vegas.

Phil Mickelson (right) reacts after the winner's belt didn't fit as Tiger Woods (left) looks on after The Match: Tiger vs Phil golf match at Shadow Creek Golf Course on Nov. 23, 2018.

Phil Mickelson and NFL player Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers react on the 13th green in the rain during The Match: Champions for Charity golf round at the Medalist Golf Club in Home Sound, Fla. on May 24, 2020.

Phil Mickelson plays a shot from a bunker on the second hole during the third round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National GC on Nov. 14, 2020.

Phil Mickelson celebrates on the 18th green after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament on May 23, 2021 in Kiawah Island, SC.

Phil Mickelson of the United States acknowledges the crowd with a thumbs up on the fifth hole during a practice round prior to the US Open at The Country Club on June 14, 2022 in Brookline, Mass.

Phil Mickelson signs autographs for fans during a practice round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club on June 14, 2022.

Phil Mickelson hits from a bunker onto the seventh green during the second round of The Masters golf tournament on Apr. 7, 2023.

Phil Mickelson of the United States greets fans as he leaves the 11th green during the first round of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at The Los Angeles Country Club on June 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Phil Mickelson tees off from the third tee box during the first round of the LIV Golf Chicago golf tournament at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Ill. on Sept. 22, 2023.

Phil Mickelson looks at the sun through eclipse glasses during a practice round for the Masters Tournament golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Apr. 8, 2024.

Phil Mickelson of HyFlyers GC stands on the 14th hole on day one of LIV Golf Chicago at Bolingbrook Golf Club on Aug. 8, 2025 in Bolingbrook, Illi.

Phil Mickelson of Hyflyers GC plays a shot on the 16th hole on day two of LIV Golf Indianapolis at The Club at Chatham Hills on Aug. 16, 2025 in Westfield, Ind.