Phil Mickelson last teed it up on tour in June, at the U.S. Open, a month after his wife Amy revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. (And Phil's mother, Mary, was diagnosed with the same condition in early July.) Since Bethpage, where Mickelson finished tied for second, he's been with his family. Amy recently had breast cancer surgery and is reportedly doing well. Thursday, Phil showed up in Jersey City, N.J. to announce a $50,000 donation to the Liberty Science Center, as part of the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy, which was started four years ago to encourage new ways of teaching math and science.
"Unfortunately, she couldn't be here with me," the professional golfer told the 200 elementary-school teachers from across the country who were selected for the program. "But she's doing great; she's doing much better."Mickelson didn't specify when he might return to the PGA Tour, but according to the Newark Star-Ledger's Jenny Vrentas, Phil "said his family is doing well and he might be able to be back in Jersey City at the end of August for The Barclays at Liberty National Golf Club."
If Mickelson's tentative schedule holds, that means he'll miss the final major of the year, the PGA Championship, set for August 13-16. In the meantime, though, he's focused on his family.
"I believe it's going to be one of your students that's going to find a cure for, in our case, cancer," Mickelson told the teachers.
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you've got to respect phil for putting what's important first in his life. his wife and his family are his priority. he doesn't need the money so, he'll play when his wife and mom are in good enough shape.
Phil you are stand out man of the times. Your family means way more to you than the sport or the spotlight. Few in sport give anything back to the family but expect their support You have proven to be a special family man and i respect that God bless you and your family