Phil Mickelson Signed '99 Ryder Cup Golf Ball-From Caddy Hall of Famer-JSA Full Letter

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Phil Mickelson Signed Golf Ball

Authentic Phil Mickelson autographed golf balls are undoubtedly the most difficult to find of any major champion. Even though Tiger Woods has virtually never signed a golf ball since he turned pro, they are much more common than signed Mickelson balls. Just ask the leading authenticators in the field - JSA and PSA/DNA. Phil Mickelson was born in San Diego and was raised there as well as in Scottsdale, Arizona. He went to Arizona State University, and quickly became a local favorite at the Phoenix Open where he won in 1996 and again in 2013. Over the years he befriended Don Bobillo who was known as "The 'Old' Caddy Master" for 38 years at the Phoenix Open. Bobillo was awarded with the "Volunteer of the Year" award by the American Golf Association in 1994 and was inducted into the Caddie Hall of Fame in 2003. Because of their close relationship, Phil signed a handful of balls logoed with Pro events that he had won. Offered here is a signed Ryder Cup ball from the 1999 United States comback win at The Country Club in Brookline, MA. The U.S. squad on the final day captured 8 1/2 of 12 points to post a one point victory. Mickelson that day was part of the U.S. squad which won each of the first six singles matches, Phil's a 4 & 3 win over Jarmo Sandelin. Phil has been a staple of Ryder Cup teams since his first appearance in 1995, and holds the overall U.S. record for most consecutive Ryder Cup appearances with ten (1995,97,99,02,04,06,08,10,12,14). A full JSA letter of authenticity will accompany this lot. Mickelson's highly sought after signature appears on this Slazenger professional ball. This is one we know is a hole on the checklist for even the most sophisticated of autographed golf ball collectors.

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