Phil Mickelson, a three-time Masters winner and two-time PGA Champion, has resigned from a golf club in Southern California. His resignation follows a female employee at the golf club accusing him of allegedly making 'nonconsensual and inappropriate physical contact,' per Golf Digest.
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Tom Clare, one of the best defamation attorneys in the country, has since provided a statement regarding the allegations aimed at Mickelson.
"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," via Golf Digest.
The alleged incident reportedly occurred during the spring of 2026. According to PEOPLE, the woman in question reported Mickelson's alleged misconduct to her supervisors at the club. They reportedly acted swiftly.
"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 reports. "Following that confrontation, he was told to vacate the premises and left the course before completing his round."
Currently, there are no further details regarding the situation, nor what comes next following the allegations.
Phil Mickelson Recently Pulled Out of the Masters
On Thursday, April 2, Mickelson took to social media to confirm that he will withdraw from this year's Masters. He cited a family health matter.
"Unfortunately, I will not play in the Masters Tournament next week and will be out for an extended period of time as my family continues to navigate a personal health matter," Mickelson posted to Instagram. "I have great respect for Augusta National Golf Club and it is definitely the most special week of the year."
Mickelson has since announced that he will not compete in the first two events of the upcoming LIV Golf League season.
"I will not be able to participate in the first two LIV Events. Amy and I need to be present for a family health matter," Mickelson wrote on X. "I can't wait to compete again and look forward to rejoining my teammates as soon as possible. In the meantime, Ollie Schniederjans will step in for me in Riyadh as I root on HyFlyers GC from afar."
There is currently no clear timeframe for when Mickelson will return to the golf course.
