Phil Mickelson, one of the most respected names in the golf world, has become a controversial topic this week. On June 11, 2026, a report emerged about the 55-year-old athlete allegedly being kicked out of a golf club, where he’d been a member for years. According to the report, a female staffer of the club, located near San Diego, California, accused him of inappropriate behavior. An attorney for Mickelson denied the claims.
Here’s what we know about the accusations Mickelson is facing and his reaction to them.
Was Phil Mickelson Actually Kicked Out of a Golf Club?
According to Golf Digest, yes, Mickelson was booted out of The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California. He had been a member of the club for years.
The outlet reported that the club conducted an independent investigation into Mickelson’s behavior after a female staffer made an allegation about him. Employees confronted the golfer on the course and told him to leave the premises, per Golf Digest.
Why Was Phil Mickelson Kicked Out of the Golf Club?
Golf Digest reported on June 11, 2026, that a female employee of The Farms Golf Club accused Mickelson of inappropriate and non-consensual contact with her. She allegedly rejected his advances and reported the behavior to her supervisors.
The woman’s name was withheld for privacy reasons. After news of the report broke, the club released a statement. Without naming Mickelson, it noted, “This individual is no longer a member of The Farms Golf Club.”
Mickelson’s attorney, Tom Clare, denied the claims, telling Golf Digest, “There is a great deal of misinformation circulating and, while Phil’s full attention is devoted to a private family health matter, he has retained defamation counsel and is determined to hold accountable any publication or individual trafficking in speculation or false rumors.”
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