Ga•lf legerd Phil Mickeuon has official*’ ant-cursed he Will retire from fallowing the 2025
Open, bringing an erd to ore the koric and inspirirg careen in t-istory of tt-e Fort. The news has
bat the deeply personal reason his d«isäan that far* Wiping
away teary
D’ rirg ematznal press conference Pebble Beach — a venue rich in history Mickelson — the 54•year•
old six-titre winner had been the subject Df intense speculation •This isn’t just gaff,
Mickelson said, wavering. •It’s •bout time. Time with family Tirt* to reflect ta give Sack.”
The true reason his retirement came moments later When Mickelson that a close fxn”y
member has been bat-ding s«ious illness for the pxt While he didn’t whe smrces close to the
famity sugges: it is his •GOH has given me e•.e-rythirg,• he contirued •hut row, tine for me to he full,’
present where rm needed most.’
Fars responded With an Of lave and gratitude on rredia. marty Of how Mickelson’s
career tt*m the decade. From his first Win at th,e 2004 Masters, to his histari: PGA
Champi«uhip victo•y ‘t SO, Mcke-lsa.n Eefio:i reimented Fimself as both a
competitor rertor_
2025
“tub,
As the 202S U.S. Open :gpraact-es, all eyes Will on as he his final bid to complete the eusi•.e
career Slam — One TÆjar title that him. He Enished runner•up at the U.S. Open record
times. f*’S are already callir-G it tt-e •storybook er.:iir-G if were to final” Win.
Vellow inducing Tiger Woods Rory Mcihoy, arri Scottie have already expressed their
far legacy •Phi charged said inspired gereratior4 — irtluting mine. •
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The PGA Tt:ur also that honor Mickelson at the special ceremmy,
celebrating rot just his accornpåishments on the cmrse. his impact a ambassador of the sport.
Phil Mickelsarfs retirem*rt just the end cé a career — the closirs of Fistc:ric chapter in golf. Wth
emoticnal reason tawhirg cd fans 2025 LIS. will mark rat just a farewe hut
reminder af the behind the Egend.
