Amy Mickelson Diagnosed With Breast Cancer, Phil Cancels Schedule

Posted May 20, 2009 12:36PM By Shane Bacon (RSS feed)

Filed Under: PGA

Phil Mickelson has always put family before business, and right now the Mickelson family is dealing with some tough news. Amy Mickelson, the wife of the second-ranked golfer in the world, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Phil has canceled his golf schedule indefinitely to be with his wife.

According to the release from Gaylord Sports Management, Amy Mickelson's treatment process is expected to begin with major surgery, possibly within the next two weeks. More tests are scheduled, according to the release.

Mickelson was scheduled to play the HP Byron Nelson Championship beginning Thursday and defend his Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial title next week.

At times we in the sports world can forget that these athletes are actually humans, dealing with human things just like the rest of us. Mickelson has all the trophies and money a golfer could dream of, but when stuff like this is reported it can really hit home for the rest of us and put into perspective the importance of those things.

This is not the first time Mickelson has picked his family over golf. In 1999, during the final round of the U.S. Open, Mickelson was paired with Payne Stewart. Seeking his first major championship with Amy near her delivery date, Phil had his caddie, Jim MacKay carry a beeper in the golf bag in case she went into labor. He admitted he'd walk off the golf course if she beeped him.

Thoughts and prayers are with the Mickelson family.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)

5-20-2009 @ 1:01PM

sunflowerangel57 said...

My prayers are with you and your family Phil.

5-20-2009 @ 1:11PM

Bill Fogarty said...

I hope she will be all right. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Mickelson family, especially Amy.

5-20-2009 @ 1:12PM

tmrabr said...

I would like to wish the Michelson family well. Please know that a lot of people are praying for your quick recovery!! God bless all of you!

5-20-2009 @ 1:13PM

Eileen said...

I am praying daily for you and your family. Stay Positive!!!!!

5-20-2009 @ 1:39PM

William garrison said...

our prayers are with you phil and wife...family..

5-20-2009 @ 2:03PM

bilko said...

Phil Mickelson brings me happiness and entertains me every time he walks on the course. He is, without doubt, my favorite athlete. Prayers are with Phil and Amy and the entire Mickelson clan.

5-20-2009 @ 2:37PM

Walt Dickerson said...

Prayers to the entire Mickelson family! Cancer is not a death sentence. Amy will have great care and lots of love and support in her recovery.

5-20-2009 @ 2:39PM

Robin Santiago said...

We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you guys.You will get thru this.

5-20-2009 @ 3:12PM

Big Daddy said...

Phil, We love you. Take care of your family!!

5-20-2009 @ 4:39PM

Michael said...

Not a big fan of Phil, but my prayers go out to he, his wife and family. Good luck in the treatments to follow.

5-20-2009 @ 4:45PM

jdcat22 said...

It is a joy to watch him greet his family after golf and to see his smile no matter how bad he is playing. We need to send them all of our positive energy to help them through this.

5-20-2009 @ 5:24PM

rosematt said...

Mickleson is one of the truly nice guys on the PGA tour. If you ever go to a tournament, ask the marshalls and volunteers who they think are the good guys, and Phil's name always comes up. What you see with him is not an act. I hope all comes up well for him.

5-20-2009 @ 9:02PM

bignev2003 said...

family first be strong everything will be okay.

5-20-2009 @ 10:34PM

sbr3646 said...

best of luck to phil and amy what a lucky guy to be such a great golfer have a nice family and a gorgeous wif and make tons of dough i am jealous for sur i can putt better than him but thats about it i dont have an amy in my bag

5-21-2009 @ 6:14AM

Rita Cissy said...

My prayers and thoughts are with the Family.

5-21-2009 @ 6:20AM

Nancy said...

Timmy, you're a heartless idiot!! Glad you can joke about such a serious situation. I hope no woman in your family gets cancer so you'll never get the chance to joke about it. Grow up you stupid jerk!

5-21-2009 @ 6:31AM

patz00 said...

Hey Timmy i hope you get cancer of the face!

5-21-2009 @ 7:03AM

JUDY said...

My husband and I just started enjoying golf a couple of years ago, and we really like Phil and Amy. God bless you, Amy. STAY BESIDE HER PHIL. SHE NEEDS ONLY POSITIVE ENERGY NOW SO U IDIOTS STOP SAYING BAD STUFF!!!

5-21-2009 @ 7:13AM

JOE said...

My prayers are with the Mickleson family. Hopefully this was found in a timely manner and can be cured quickly. Looking forward to Amy and Phill being back out in the public eye.

5-21-2009 @ 7:24AM

Don said...

I lost my wife to breast cancer last April, so I know what Phil and his family will go through in the months to come. All my best wishes to Amy and her family.