Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_28498999_5 ( to_par VARCHAR, player VARCHAR )

### Question ###
How many times is a to par listed when the player is phil mickelson?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(to_par) FROM table_28498999_5 WHERE player = "Phil Mickelson"