Phil Mickelson faces misconduct allegations while golf fans question sudden end of San Diego club membership

Phil Mickelson is facing serious allegations after a report claimed he was removed from a private golf club in San Diego following a complaint from a female employee. According to Golf Digest, the incident happened earlier this spring at The Farms Golf Club and involved what the report described as nonconsensual and inappropriate physical contact. The report said the employee rejected Phil Mickelson’s advances and later reported the incident.

Golf Digest reported that Phil Mickelson was confronted while playing a round of golf and was asked to leave the property. The club later conducted an investigation into the matter. While the allegations have drawn significant attention, Phil Mickelson’s representative has denied wrongdoing and described the situation as a misunderstanding that has since been resolved.

Phil Mickelson spokesperson calls club incident a misunderstanding

A spokesperson for Phil Mickelson responded to the report and rejected the claims that suggested misconduct. The spokesperson told Golf Digest: “Any misunderstanding has been cleared up. Phil continues to attend to a family health matter and is uncertain when he will be able to return to professional golf.”

Phil Mickelson, a six-time major champion, announced earlier this year that he was stepping away from golf because of a family health issue. The 55-year-old has remained largely out of the public spotlight since then.

The Farms Golf Club says membership was terminated

The Farms Golf Club confirmed that action was taken after receiving a report from a staff member. The club told Golf Digest: “Following a staff member report of member misconduct, the Club provided immediate and ongoing support to the staff member, conducted a thorough independent investigation of the incident and took decisive action.”

The statement continued: “This individual is no longer a member of The Farms Golf Club.” The club did not provide further details about the investigation or the findings that led to its decision.

Phil Mickelson’s absence from LIV Golf continues

The report surfaced while Phil Mickelson remains away from regular competition on the LIV Golf circuit. He missed the start of the season, briefly returned for an event in South Africa in March, and then stepped away again.

His absence also led to him withdrawing from the Masters, one of golf’s biggest tournaments. So far, there has been no timeline given for a full return to competitive golf.

Phil Mickelson remains one of golf’s most talked about figures

Phil Mickelson has been one of the most recognizable names in golf for more than three decades. He was among the first major stars to leave the PGA Tour and join LIV Golf, reportedly signing a deal worth around $125 million.

Now, instead of attention on his playing career, the golf veteran finds himself at the center of allegations that have created fresh headlines. At this stage, the claims remain disputed, with Phil Mickelson’s representative maintaining that the incident was simply a misunderstanding.