Q 01/05

In which California city was Phil Mickelson born and largely raised?

A) Los Angeles

B) San Diego

C) Sacramento

D) San Jose

Answer · why

B) San Diego

He honed his short game on an extensive practice area his father built in the family's backyard.

Q 02/05

What was the profession of Mickelson's father, Phil Sr.?

A) Golf club professional

B) Naval engineer

C) Airline pilot

D) Schoolteacher

Answer · why

C) Airline pilot

His flying schedule left time to play golf with Phil several times a week.

Q 03/05

Why does the naturally right-handed Mickelson play golf left-handed?

A) A childhood arm injury

B) He mirrored his father's swing

C) A coach's experiment

D) His first clubs were left-handed

Answer · why

B) He mirrored his father's swing

He learned by standing opposite his right-handed father and copying him like a reflection.

Q 04/05

Mickelson's maternal grandfather Alfred Santos was a caddie at which course?

A) Torrey Pines

B) Riviera

C) Cypress Point

D) Pebble Beach

Answer · why

D) Pebble Beach

Alfred is also Mickelson's middle name; the grandfather took Phil out to play as a boy.

Q 05/05

Which university did Mickelson attend on a golf scholarship?

A) UCLA

B) Stanford

C) Arizona State

D) Oklahoma State

Answer · why

C) Arizona State

He won three NCAA individual titles there, a record he shares with Ben Crenshaw, and led the Sun Devils to the 1990 team title.