Phil Mickelson removed from San Diego golf club following allegations of inappropriate contact with employee
SUMMARY
Multiple sources report that six-time major champion Phil Mickelson is no longer a member of The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California, after a female employee accused him of nonconsensual and inappropriate physical contact earlier in spring 2026. Club officials say they investigated the matter and took decisive action, asking Mickelson to leave mid-round after confronting him on the course. Golf Digest, which first reported the story, cited multiple sources and verified the employee's identity but withheld her name. Mickelson has not commented directly; a spokesperson called it a 'misunderstanding' that has been 'cleared up,' while his attorney has denied the allegations and referenced video evidence contradicting the claims. Mickelson has been on leave from professional golf since March due to a family health matter. The Farms emphasized its commitment to safety and conduct in a public statement.
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Phil Mickelson removed from San Diego golf club following allegations of inappropriate contact with employee
SUMMARY
Multiple sources report that six-time major champion Phil Mickelson is no longer a member of The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California, after a female employee accused him of nonconsensual and inappropriate physical contact earlier in spring 2026. Club officials say they investigated the matter and took decisive action, asking Mickelson to leave mid-round after confronting him on the course. Golf Digest, which first reported the story, cited multiple sources and verified the employee's identity but withheld her name. Mickelson has not commented directly; a spokesperson called it a 'misunderstanding' that has been 'cleared up,' while his attorney has denied the allegations and referenced video evidence contradicting the claims. Mickelson has been on leave from professional golf since March due to a family health matter. The Farms emphasized its commitment to safety and conduct in a public statement.
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WHAT SOURCES AGREE ON
1 / 9- ✓ Phil Mickelson is no longer a member of The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
- ✓ The decision followed an allegation of 'inappropriate' or 'nonconsensual physical contact' with a female employee at the club earlier in spring 2026.
- ✓ The incident reportedly occurred before or at the start of a round of golf.
- ✓ Club officials confronted Mickelson mid-round and asked him to leave the premises.
- ✓ Mickelson did not complete the round and vacated the club.
- ✓ The Farms Golf Club conducted an investigation and confirmed that the individual (Mickelson) is no longer a member.
- ✓ The club issued a statement emphasizing its commitment to safety, respect, and member conduct.
- ✓ Mickelson has been absent from professional golf since March 2026, officially due to a family health matter.
- ✓ Golf Digest first reported the story, citing multiple sources and verifying the employee’s identity while withholding her name.
- ✓ A spokesperson for Mickelson described the incident as a 'misunderstanding' that has been 'cleared up.'
- ✓ Mickelson has not directly commented on the allegations.
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