Phil Mickelson Lawyer Responds To Accusations Of Inappropriate Behavior

Six-time major winner Phil Mickelson will no longer be allowed to compete at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California.

Golf Digest reported this week that Mickelson was banned from the golf club near San Diego for allegedly making "nonconsensual and inappropriate physical contact" with a female employee earlier this spring.

"According to multiple sources, Mickelson approached the female employee at the clubhouse where he made nonconsensual and inappropriate physical contact with her. The employee rejected his advances. As Mickelson returned to the course, the employee reported the incident to supervisors. Club officials took the allegation seriously and moved quickly, initiating a review and investigation before locating Mickelson mid-round. He was confronted with the accusation on the course," Golf Digest reported. "Following that confrontation, he was told to vacate the premises and left the course before completing his round."

A statement on this matter has already been released by The Farms Golf Club.

"The Farms Golf Club is committed to maintaining a golf club environment that is safe, respectful and reflects the highest standards of conduct. All members are required to adhere to our Code of Conduct, and any allegations of misconduct are taken seriously. Following a staff member report of member misconduct, the Club provided immediate and ongoing support to the staff member, conducted a thorough independent investigation of the incident and took decisive action. This individual is no longer a member of The Farms Golf Club."

Has Phil addressed the allegations?

Mickelson's attorney, Tom Clare, claims the allegations are nothing but false rumors. It's possible legal action could be taken in the near future.

"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," Clare told Golf Digest.

It's worth noting that Mickelson withdrew from the Masters earlier this year because of a "private family health matter."

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This story was originally published June 11, 2026 at 4:27 PM.