Phil Mickelson Reportedly Eliminated From Golf Club Following Allegation by Worker

Professional golfer Phil Mickelson has reportedly been faraway from The Farms Golf Club in Southern California after a feminine worker accused him of “nonconsensual and inappropriate physical contact,” based on a report from Golf Digest.

Phil Mickelson Told to Leave

The incident allegedly passed off this spring on the personal membership close to San Diego. According to the report, the worker stated Mickelson made undesirable contact after approaching her, and he or she instantly reported the scenario to supervisors.

Club officers then launched an inner evaluation and confronted the six-time main champion whereas he was nonetheless on the course. He was informed to depart the property that very same day.

According to USA Today, in a press release cited by Golf Digest, The Farms Golf Club stated it acted rapidly after receiving the criticism.

“The Farms Golf Club is committed to maintaining a golf club environment that is safe, respectful and reflects the highest standards of conduct,” the membership stated. “All members are required to adhere to our Code of Conduct, and any allegations of misconduct are taken seriously.”

Phil Mickelson Loses Club Membership

The membership added that it offered help to the worker and carried out an investigation earlier than taking motion. Mickelson is “no longer a member” of the membership, based on the assertion.

A spokesperson for Mickelson didn’t instantly remark to People, however informed Golf Digest {that a} “misunderstanding has been cleared up.”

His authorized consultant additionally pushed again strongly on the allegation, saying it was not correct.

“There is a great deal of misinformation circulating,” lawyer Tom Clare stated in a press release, including that Mickelson has “retained defamation counsel and is determined to hold accountable any publication or individual trafficking in speculation or false rumors.”

The 55-year-old golfer has not too long ago been spending much less time on tour, stepping away from a number of occasions resulting from what he has described as a “family health matter.”

In earlier statements shared on social media, Mickelson stated he wanted to give attention to his household alongside his spouse, Amy, and would miss a number of tournaments, together with main LIV Golf occasions and the Masters.

“I will not be able to participate in the first two LIV Events as Amy and I need to be present for a family health matter,” he stated earlier this yr.