The six-time main champion has resigned from a rustic membership close to San Diego over allegations of inappropriate contact with a feminine worker, his lawyer says.
Golf Digest reported final week that Mickelson is now not a member of Farms Nation Membership and was requested by membership administration to depart the course throughout a spherical after an worker reported the misconduct allegations. Tom Clare, a defamation lawyer employed by Mr Mickelson, stated the golfer later stop the membership.
The Golf Digest article comes at a low level for Mickelson. He withdrew from this yr’s Masters and PGA Championship and missed all however one of many 9 2026 LIV Golf tournaments, citing private well being points in his household. The one main golf event he missed, the U.S. Open, the place he has completed runner-up six instances, will likely be held this weekend, however he’s now not eligible to play as a result of he has exhausted his exemption necessities.
Golf Digest, citing sources, reported that Mickelson approached the girl within the clubhouse and engaged in inappropriate, non-consensual bodily contact. The girl refused his advances and reported it to her superiors.
Membership administration investigated and confronted Mickelson on the course. Mickelson, 55, was requested to depart the premises.
In a press release to Golf Digest, The Farms stated, “Following a workers member’s report of a member’s misconduct, the membership offered fast and continued help to the workers member, carried out a radical unbiased investigation into the incident, and took decisive motion. This particular person is now not a member of The Farms Golf Membership.”
“To guard the protection and privateness of our workers and members, we’re unable to debate this matter additional.”
In response to Golf Digest’s report, a spokesperson for the participant stated in a press release: “The misunderstanding has been resolved. Phil continues to be vigilant about his household’s well being points, and it’s unclear when he’ll be capable to return to skilled golf.”
Mickelson received the 2021 PGA Championship, changing into the oldest main champion in golf historical past. A yr later, he turned a key determine in serving to launch LIV Golf with Saudi funding. He misplaced a significant sponsor in early 2022 after calling Saudi Arabia a “horrible mom” and reportedly solely desirous about becoming a member of the league to achieve affect over the PGA Tour.
The Farms, positioned about 10 miles from Torrey Pines, is a non-public membership with a number of prime athletes as members, together with Annika Sorenstam and Xander Schauffele.
