Phil Mickelson Removed from San Diego Golf Club Following Allegations of Inappropriate Contact with Female Employee
Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson has had his membership revoked at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California, after a female employee accused him of making nonconsensual and inappropriate physical contact with her earlier this spring. The club confirmed it conducted an independent investigation and took decisive action, while Mickelson's attorney denied the allegations and claimed they are contradicted by video evidence — though the club confirmed no such video exists. The incident adds to a turbulent period for Mickelson, who has been largely absent from professional golf in 2026 due to an undisclosed family health matter.
Golf Digest first reported that Phil Mickelson, 55, is no longer a member of The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, approximately 25 miles northeast of San Diego, where he had played and practiced for decades. Multiple sources told Golf Digest that Mickelson approached a female club employee in the clubhouse before a round and made nonconsensual and inappropriate physical contact with her; the employee rejected his advances and reported the incident to supervisors. Club officials located Mickelson mid-round, confronted him with the accusation on the course, and asked him to leave the premises before he completed his round. The Farms confirmed in a statement that it conducted a thorough independent investigation and took decisive action, resulting in Mickelson's membership being terminated. Mickelson's attorney Tom Clare denied the allegations, claiming they were contradicted by objective video evidence, but the club confirmed to Golf Digest that no video of the incident exists. The San Diego County Sheriff's Office told multiple outlets it had made attempts to locate evidence supporting a potential sexual assault allegation but had not received an official report and found no evidence an assault occurred, while stating it would investigate further if provided additional information. Mickelson has played in only one professional event in 2026 — finishing tied for 48th at LIV Golf South Africa in March — and has been absent from competition, including the Masters and PGA Championship, citing a private family health matter.
What's missing
It is unclear whether the female employee has pursued or intends to pursue any formal legal complaint, and the specific findings of the club's independent investigation have not been disclosed.
How coverage differed
Right-leaning outlets such as Breitbart and Fox News gave relatively prominent placement to Mickelson's attorney's denial and the absence of confirmed video evidence, while center and left-leaning outlets like the BBC, Guardian, and New York Times provided more extensive background on Mickelson's prior controversies — including the insider trading case, gambling allegations, and LIV Golf role — framing the incident as part of a broader pattern of reputational damage.
What different sources said
- New York PostRight
San Diego County Sheriff’s Office investigated alleged Phil Mickelson sexual assault at golf club
- Sydney Morning HeraldCenter
Phil Mickelson thrown out of golf club after accusation of ‘inappropriate contact’
- The Guardian USLeft
Phil Mickelson reportedly ousted from golf club after alleged misconduct
- NBC NewsLeft
Golf legend Phil Mickelson kicked out from California club after misconduct allegations, Golf Digest reports
- ABC AustraliaCenter
Golf legend kicked out of club after employee allegations, report says
- Washington TimesRight
Phil Mickelson banned from San Diego golf club over misconduct allegation
- Fox NewsRight
Phil Mickelson reportedly removed from golf club after accusations of inappropriate contact with female
- BreitbartFar Right
Phil Mickelson's Attorney Denies Allegations of Inappropriate Contact with Female Golf Club Employee
- San Diego Union-TribuneCenter
Report: Phil Mickelson kicked out of Rancho Santa Fe club for alleged inappropriate contact with female employee
- The TimesCenter
Phil Mickelson kicked out of club over ‘inappropriate contact’ with female
- Sports IllustratedCenter
Report: Phil Mickelson Booted From Golf Club After Accusations of Inappropriate Contact With Employee
- Daily WireRight
Phil Mickelson Kicked Out Of Golf Club For Inappropriate Contact
Phil Mickelson’s golf club membership revoked after alleged misconduct with employee - The Athletic
- heavy.comCenter
Official Police Report Releases After Phil Mickelson’s Assault Allegation
- BBC Top StoriesCenter
Club revokes Mickelson membership over allegations
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