( CNN ) -- Every sports fan has daydreamed about what it would be like to own their hometown team . For the vast majority of enthusiasts it is a far-fetched , and unaffordable , fantasy . But if you are one of the world 's wealthiest golf stars , it is an investment you can seriously consider . And it would seem four-time major winner Phil Mickelson is pondering such a purchase , after the California native revealed he is part of a group considering a bid for the San Diego Padres Major League Baseball ( MLB ) franchise . `` I 've had the opportunity to invest in other sports franchises , and I 've turned it down in the past , '' the 41-year-old told the San Diego Union-Tribune website . Donald wins to return back to the top of the world rankings . `` This was a unique opportunity with families that had done this before and know how to do it right and want to get involved in the community . '' Mickelson , who was born in San Diego , is the second-highest earner on the PGA Tour , having amassed winnings of $ 66 million since turning pro in 1992 . According to the financial magazine Forbes , the three-time Masters champion pocketed $ 48 million in winnings , endorsement and other income between May 2011 and May 2012 -- making him the sixth highest earner in sport . Over the eight years Forbes has been compiling the list , it is estimated Mickelson has earned $ 378 million . Mickelson , who is part of a group of potential investors which includes four grandchildren of former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley , revealed he would be putting `` a lot '' of his own money into the deal . `` Given the price tag , '' said Mickelson , `` it 's a significant amount . '' The size of the offer is not known , but the Dodgers were sold for $ 2.1 billion last month to a group including former basketball superstar Magic Johnson . `` When we met with Phil we were inspired by his commitment to San Diego and his passion for the Padres , '' Kevin O'Malley , one of the other potential investors , said in a prepared statement released to the PGA Tour 's website . `` He is a world-class person , athlete and businessman with a strong history of charitable leadership and he will be an ideal partner for many years in San Diego . ''
Phil Mickelson is considering an investment in the San Diego Padres . The three -time major winner could bid for baseball team as part of a consortium . The California native earned reported $ 48 million between last eight years and last eight years . Forbes magazine estimates Mickelson has pocketed $ 48 million in last eight years .