Published 12:16 IST, May 12th 2020
Michael Jordan’s exclusive golf club in Florida to have Phil Mickelson as new member
44-time PGA Tour winner Phil Mickelson confirmed he is on the process of joining NBA legend Michael Jordan's golf club, The Grove XIII, in Hobe, Florida.
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Michael Jordan's all-exclusive golf club in Florida might soon have an elite member, who is widely recognised as one of best golfers in world. Phil Mickelson, who is on move from California to Florida, is interested in joining Michael Jordan's elite golf club in near future.
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Mickelson to join Michael Jordan's golf club
A three-time Masters Tournament winner, Phil Mickelson joined Dan Patrick Show on Monday where he confirmed that he is actually in process of joining Michael Jordan's golf club in Florida. "(It) is really a cool place,” Mickelson said. “He did an exceptional job re.”
Phil Mickelson's move from California to Florida was confirmed earlier this year as it was reported that Mickelson had bought a place in Florida in December 2019. Mickelson and his family planned to move after his son, Evan, graduated from high school. “Fortunately I kw a number of members re,” Mickelson added. “My wife and I just bought a lot fairly close to re, it’s only about 10-15 minutes away, so it will be a great place to play and practice.” 44-time PGA Tour played with Michael Jordan several times in past. He said during talk show that he was excited to play with Jordan again.
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Michael Jordan's golf course, Grove XXIII, was opened in 2019 near Hobe Sound, Florida. elite golf course is invite-only and it is kwn that Michael Jordan wants less 100 members in his club to maintain exclusivity of golf course. Michael Jordan's golf course is just a 10-minute drive from Medalist Golf Club where Tiger Woods practices.
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Phil Mickelson golf career: How many championships does Phil Mickelson have?
As mentioned above, Mickelson is a 44-time PGA Tour winner. 49-year-old has won 5 Major Championships so far in his career - 3 Masters Tournament, 1 PGA Championship and 1 Open Championship.
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Meanwhile, Mickelson and Tiger Woods are set to face each or on Sunday, May 24. An official rematch of 2018 clash, charity match will also be joined by NFL stars Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. Manning will team up with Tiger Woods to take on team of Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady. Dubbed as " Match: Champions for Charity", clash will take place in Florida at Medalist Golf Club.
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12:16 IST, May 12th 2020