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Phil Mickelson’s father, certified legend, mows lawn at age 89 while son watches(!) – Australian Golf Digest

Phil Mickelson’s father, certified legend, mows lawn at age 89 while son watches(!) – Australian Golf Digest

Ever wonder what some of the biggest names in the game do on random Sundays in the US late in the year when there isn’t much else going on in golf?

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Practise? Play golf? Go fishing? Hang out with family?

For Philip Alfred Mickelson Jnr, the six-time major champion watched his 89-year-old father, Philip Alfred Mickelson Snr, mow the lawn.

And he didn’t even feel badly about it! (Watch the extremely endearing video here.)

“My dad, 89-years-old, mowing the lawn,” Phil said while watching his Dad. “I should probably go help him… Eh, looks like he’s got it under control.”