[Golf Topic] Mickelson Moves to Florida... "Because of Taxes?"

Phil Mickelson taking a commemorative photo with his family during the 2017 Presidents Cup. Jersey City, New Jersey, USA = Getty Images/Multivitz

[Asia Economy Golf Specialist Reporter Kim Hyun-jun] ○…Veteran Phil Mickelson (USA) is moving to Florida...

In an interview with the U.S. Golf Channel on the 16th (Korean time), he introduced, "I will move to Jupiter, Florida with my family this December," and "I will start building a house soon." Mickelson was born in San Diego, California, and grew up in Rancho Santa Fe. He graduated from Arizona State University and was loved by many West Coast residents as a 'franchise star,' winning 12 of his 44 PGA Tour victories in California.

Mickelson's departure from his hometown seems related to California's taxes. Florida has no income tax. In fact, in 2013, Mickelson complained that he was paying "more than 60% of my income," but after heavy criticism, he retracted, saying, "It was inappropriate to publicly discuss personal matters like taxes." Jupiter is especially famous as the residence of world stars such as 'the returning golf emperor' Tiger Woods, world No. 1 Brooks Koepka, and Dustin Johnson (all from the USA).

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