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1991

Amateur Phil Mickelson Wins 1991 Northern Telecom Open

Phil Mickelson won the Northern Telecom Open while still an amateur. This victory occurred during his time at Arizona State University. He was the last amateur to win a PGA Tour event.

It is absurd for an amateur to win a professional tour event.

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Source: Wikipedia, Phil Mickelson. Verified against Wikipedia, Phil Mickelson and PGA Tour, Phil Mickelson bio on 2026-11-08.

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Amateur phil mickelson wins 1991 northern telecom open?

Phil Mickelson won the Northern Telecom Open while still an amateur. This victory occurred during his time at Arizona State University. He was the last amateur to win a PGA Tour event. It is absurd for an amateur to win a professional tour event. Source: Wikipedia, Phil Mickelson. Verified against Wikipedia, Phil Mickelson and PGA Tour, Phil Mickelson bio on 2026-11-08.

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