Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson has been kicked out of his longtime California golf club after a female employee accused him of making inappropriate physical contact with her earlier this year.
Mickelson, 55, is no longer a member at The Farms Golf Club outside San Diego, where the three-time Masters champion has played and practiced for decades, according to Golf Digest.
The woman, who does not want to be identified, said the incident occurred this spring. She declined to speak with Golf Digest.
Sources familiar with the situation told Golf Digest that Mickelson approached the female employee inside the clubhouse and made nonconsensual, inappropriate physical contact. The employee rejected his advances and later reported the incident to a supervisor.
Club officials immediately began reviewing the accusation and launched an investigation. According to the report, investigators located Mickelson during his round, informed him of the accusation, and asked him to leave the property.
Mickelson, who has been away from professional golf since February while attending to a family medical issue, also declined to comment directly. His spokesperson provided a statement to the outlet.
“Any misunderstanding has been cleared up,” it said. “Phil continues to attend to a family health matter and is uncertain when he will be able to return to professional golf.”
The Farms Golf Club confirmed that Mickelson is “no longer a member.”
“The Farms Golf Club is committed to maintaining a golf club environment that is safe, respectful, and reflects the highest standards of conduct,” the club said in a statement.
The club added that it conducted an independent investigation, provided support to the employee, and took “decisive action.”
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