St Albans, England – JUNE 8: Phil Mickelson of the United States looks on during the Pro-Am Championship before the LIV Golf Invitational at The Centurion Club on June 8, 2022 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Live Golf/Getty Images)
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Phil Mickelson has officially left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf and is said to be getting huge money to do so.
The controversial decision is said to put a lot of money in Mickelson’s pockets. He reportedly agreed to a nine-figure deal with the new Golf Leaf tour.
Mickelson will get more money and more time with his family as a result of his controversial decision.
The longtime PGA Tour star has been married to his wife, Amy, since 1996.
LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 23: Phil Mickelson celebrates with his wife Amy after defeating Tiger Woods during Game: Tiger vs. Phil at Shadow Creek Golf Course on November 23, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images for the match)
Phil and Amy have been married for over 25 years. The happy couple together have been through a lot, including the battle of breast cancer for the Emmys.
The prominent golfing couple have three children together.
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – AUGUST 15: Phil Mickelson is surrounded by his wife Amy (back) and daughters Sophia (left), Evan (centre) and Amanda (right) after winning the 2005 PGA Championship with a 4 under 276 feet on August 15, 2005 in Springfield, New Jersey. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Phil participated in his first event at LIV Golf this past weekend. He is said to be set to compete in the US Open next weekend.
Maybe we’ll see the Mickelson family in attendance.
AUGUSTA, GA – APRIL 11: Phil Mickelson and Amy Mickelson during the final round of the 2010 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2010 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images for Golf Week)
It will be interesting to see how all of this plays out for Mickelson, but he will have his family on his side.