Jupiter Here He Comes: Mickelson Announces Florida Move As He Takes Over Coachella Valley Hosting Role
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I’m not sure American Express expected their host whose foundation is now the centerpiece of a a revamped desert stop to announce he’s moving in a few years, but it’s Phil Mickelson’s world and they’re just living in it.
Rex Hoggard at GolfChannel.com reports on San Diego native Mickelson’s surprise announcement at the American Express press conference, his first as host and foundation beneficiary.
Mickelson, who is the host of this week’s event, said the family’s current plan is to move to Florida after his youngest child, Evan, graduates from high school in a year and a half.
Lefty would join a growing list of Tour players who call South Florida home including Tiger Woods, world No. 1 Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson.
Although Mickelson didn’t offer a reason for his potential move, in 2013 he suggested he might move out of California because of his federal and state tax bill, which he estimated had pushed his tax rate above 60 percent.
Mickelson also made clear he’s not moving there to be closer to the Champions Tour’s Chubb Classic. As long as his speed is up, Mickelson plans to keep playing the PGA Tour:
