Amy Mickelson (Phil Mickelson’s Wife) Age, Health, Height, Net Worth, Kids
Who is Amy Mickelson?
Amy Mickelson is best known as the wife of Phil Mickelson, a famous American golfer, and businessman. Amy’s life has not been a walk in the park, right from the onset of her career as a cheerleader to her marriage with Phil Mickelson.
The couple and the PGA Tour worked jointly to create the nonprofit organization Birdies for the Brave in 2004. The nonprofit organization acknowledges and expresses gratitude to US military personnel and their families.
The Mickelsons are a couple with three children who have seen their fair share of difficult circumstances especially Amy’s cancer diagnosis in 2009, which Phil characterized as the most “emotional” moment in his life.
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Amy Mickelson Age
Amy is currently 51 years old. She was born Amy McBride in 1972.
Amy Mickelson Education
Mickelson enrolled at Arizona State University, the same institution that her husband attended. She was a member of the Phoenix Suns cheerleading squad while attending Arizona State University.
Amy Mickelson Husband
Mickelson first met Phil in 1992 at Arizona State University, but she didn’t believe him when he revealed to her that he was a professional golfer. In fact, she thought he was working at the golf course shop.
The couple went on their first date on a tennis court and they tied the knot a few years later, on November 16, 1996, they got married. Phil shared a romantic Instagram photo and caption with Amy in honor of their 22nd wedding anniversary in 2018. The caption reads;
“I am so appreciative to have Amy as my partner in life. Her grace, charm, kindness, laugh, smile, and brilliance have made me the luckiest man in the world. Thank you, my love, for sharing our lives together.”
Amy Mickelson Children
Amy and her husband are blessed with three children; two daughters namely Amanda Brynn Mickelson and Sophia Isabel Mickelson and a son named Evan Samuel Mickelson.
Amanda, the firstborn child was born on June 21, 1999, their second child namely Sophia was born on October 23, 2001, while their third child namely Evan was born on March 23, 2003.
In January 2004, almost a year after Evan was born, Phil spoke frankly about the life-threatening situation that his wife encountered while delivering their son, Evans. She tore an artery during labor due to complications, and Evan briefly lost consciousness, but thankfully they both survived.
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Amy Mickelson Health: Does Phil’s Wife Have Cancer?
Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 37, and they revealed this through a statement released by Phil’s management company on May 20, 2009. They also stated that Amy would be undergoing treatment and “major surgery” in the next few weeks.
Phil had to pause his career in order to take care of his wife and fortunately, he revealed on May 31, 2009, that he would be resuming his career. This was after doctors had told him that Amy’s cancer was detected early and that it was treatable.
She overcame cancer after battling the deadly disease for 11 months and she is now cancer-free. She has since been active in raising money for the research of breast cancer.
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Amy Mickelson’s Net Worth
Mickelson has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. All these are the proceeds of her business ventures.
How Tall is Amy Mickelson?
Amy stands at an average height of 5 feet 5 inches.