By Leonard Finkel
Callaway has extended its relationship with Phil Mickelson, solidifying that the five-time Major champion will play Callaway equipment for the remainder of his competitive playing career. Since joining Callaway in 2004, Phil has won 21 of his 42 PGA Tour titles, including four of his five major championships.
“Phil has meant so much to Callaway and to the game of golf,” said Callaway Golf President and CEO, Chip Brewer. “He is a dynamic athlete and an iconic ambassador. We are excited to continue our relationship with him for years to come.”
“Our long association has been hugely important to my career and this extended agreement is a great honor,” said Mickelson. “We’ve enjoyed close personal and working relationships for 13 years and I’m very grateful that it will continue through my playing days and beyond.”
Mickelson, 47, has been playing professionally since 1992 and became a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2012. His 42 PGA TOUR victories ranks ninth all time.
This week Mickelson will represent the United States for the 13th consecutive time in the Presidents Cup, and he has played in 11 consecutive Ryder Cups, both American records.
Mickelson currently plays a GBB Epic Sub Zero Driver, GBB Epic Fairway Woods, new Callaway prototype Irons, an Odyssey Putter and a Chrome Soft ball.
Leonard Finkel is the author of The Secrets to the Game of Golf & Life and former editor in chief of Golf Journeys Magazine. His work has been featured in almost 200 publications including Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Golf Illustrated, Golf Tips and Player Magazine. He has written more than a dozen cover stories for Golf Today Magazine. He has written extensively about golf and travel and has added poker to his writing repertoire. Finkel also works as a marketing and public relations consultant. His specialty niche is writing advertorial copy. Prior to his career in golf, Finkel owned a chain of retail stores and a consulting and import company based in Asia. He attended the University of Utah.