What religion is Phil Mickelson?

While Phil's faith or religious background has not been openly published online, many have commented on his "values centered" life and "impeccable character", and suggest faith may have played a role in his upbringing and may be a part of his adult life. It is noted that his family "welcomed prayers", when Phil's wife and mother were facing serious health challenges.

Born Philip Alfred Mickelson on June 16, 1970, in San Diego, California, Phil started an amateur golfing career as a teen, winning 34 San Diego Junior Golf Association titles. He graduated from the University of San Diego High School in 1988, and went to Arizona State University to study psychology. In 2000, he won the Buick Invitational by defeating Tiger Woods. In 2007, Forbes named him as one of golf's highest-paid players with an estimated earnings at $42 million.

In the news, Phil Mickelson was outshined by England’s Justin Rose in the 2013 US Open, finishing second for the sixth time. Mickelson called this defeat the “worst” of all his U.S. Open "heartbreaks".