With a first-round score of 3-under par 67, Phil Mickelson was in the lead following the U.S. Open. Given that Mickelson had spent the previous night in California, this accomplishment is all the more remarkable.
Mickelson went to California for his daughter’s eighth-grade graduation after playing a few practice holes earlier in the week. Then, on Wednesday night, he flew across the nation at the crack of dawn to return to Merion Golf Course in time for the first shot.
Although his first round was great regardless of how he returned to Pennsylvania, it wasn’t like Phil was riding coach and sitting in security lines.
Actually, Mickelson has a Gulfstream V, which originally cost close to $40 million. For someone who has earned $70.4 million from playing on the PGA Tour, that is a hefty price tag.
We’ll examine these jets’ interiors on the following few pages.
The GV is no longer being produced, but Aircraft Bluebook estimates that its sale price would have been between $37 and $43 million.
The GV is no longer in production, however, according to Aircraft Bluebook it would have retailed for $37-43 million
Here is a typical floorplan for a GV
The aircraft can seat up to 19
And there is plenty of space for relaxing
And a private area for working or communicating
However, at 6-foot-3, Mickelson would have to duck a little bit with an interior height of 6.2 feet
The eating area is likely nicer than most of the places other golfers will be eating at this weekend
It is easy to see why Mickelson wouldn’t hesitate to travel the night before the U.S. Open
There are no king size beds, but this still looks pretty comfy
There are plenty of media options to keep Mickelson entertained
This is a little nicer than your standard airplane lavatory
Wooden toilet seats
There are two lavatories on board and they are quite spacious
The jet also has a good-sized galley
With plenty of storage for beverages
And sleeping aids
Another view of the galley looking back into the cabin
The Gulfstream is certainly the lap of luxury
Even the pilots get to enjoy comfortable accommodations