Sources Say Allegations Got Mickelson Booted From Club

Phil Mickelson has quietly exited a San Diego-area golf club where he'd long been a fixture, following an allegation from a female employee that he made unwanted physical contact with her, Golf Digest reports. Multiple sources tell the outlet the six-time major winner is no longer a member at The Farms Golf Club after the staffer reported the incident to supervisors earlier this spring, prompting an internal investigation. Club officials say they conducted a "thorough independent investigation" and took "decisive action," but they did not name the member in question—though they did say that person is no longer a member. Sources tell Golf Digest the statement refers to Mickelson, and a Mickelson spokesperson later confirmed he did resign.

Sources say the employee immediately reported the alleged incident and Mickelson was confronted shortly thereafter, mid-round, and told to leave the course without completing the round. He has not directly addressed the allegation. His spokesperson said only that "any misunderstanding has been cleared up" and that Mickelson is focused on a family health issue and isn't sure when he will return to pro golf. His attorney has claimed the digest's account is contradicted by video evidence, but the outlet reports there are no cameras in the area, and The Farms says no such footage exists. Read the full story at Golf Digest.