Phil Mickelson has been removed from a San Diego golf club after allegations that he made unwanted physical contact with a female employee, according to a report by Golf Digest.
The report, published this week, did not name the specific club involved. Mickelson, one of the most recognizable names in professional golf, has faced significant public scrutiny in recent years over a range of controversies. This latest development adds to that record.
No further details about the nature of the contact or the timeline of the incident were included in the initial report. Mickelson has not issued a public statement in response to the Golf Digest report, and no legal proceedings were mentioned in the coverage available.
Mickelson, 55, won six major championships during his PGA Tour career, including three Masters titles. He has been competing on the LIV Golf League since 2022, when he became one of the most prominent players to leave the PGA Tour for the Saudi-backed circuit. His departure came after he made controversial comments about the PGA Tour and the LIV venture that drew widespread criticism from fellow players and sponsors.
The San Diego area has long been home for Mickelson, who grew up there and attended Arizona State University before turning professional. His removal from the club represents a significant development in his personal life at a time when his standing in the golf world is already complicated by the ongoing PGA Tour-LIV negotiations.
Golf Digest broke the story, and no other major outlets had independently confirmed additional details as of publication.
