Phil Mickelsonone of the most respected names in the world of golf, became a controversial topic this week. On June 11, 2026, a report emerged about the 55-year-old athlete being kicked out of the golf club, where he had been a member for years. According to the report, a female employee at the club located near San Diego, California, accused him of inappropriate behavior. Mickelson’s lawyer denied the allegations.
Here’s what we know about the charges Mickelson faces and his reaction to them.
Has Phil Mickelson already been kicked out of the golf club?
According to Golf Digest, yes, Mickelson was fired from The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California. He has been a member of the club for years.
The newspaper reported that the club conducted an independent investigation into Mickelson’s behavior after a female employee made an allegation about him. Staff confronted the golfer on the course and asked him to leave the building, according to Golf Digest.
Why was Phil Mickelson kicked out of the golf club?
Golf Digest reported on June 11, 2026 that an employee at The Farms Golf Club accused Mickelson of making inappropriate and non-consensual contact with her. She allegedly rejected his advances and reported the behavior to her supervisors.
The woman’s name has been withheld for privacy reasons. After the news spread, the club issued a statement. “This individual is no longer a member of The Farms Golf Club,” the report noted, without naming Mickelson.
Mickelson’s lawyer, Tom Clare, denied the allegations, telling Golf Digest: “There is a great deal of misinformation circulating, and while Phil devotes his full attention to a private family health matter, he has retained libel attorneys and is determined to hold accountable any publication or individual trading in false speculation or rumours.”
Is Phil Mickelson still married to his wife?
Yes. Mickelson and his wife Amy Mickelsonwe’re still together. In fact, the couple was navigating a personal situation. A representative for the PGA champion told Golf Digest that he is focusing on the “family health issue.”
“Any misunderstandings have been cleared,” the rep told the outlet. “Phil continues to be concerned with a family health matter and it is uncertain when he will be able to return to professional golf.”
