Phil Mickelson disputes sexual misconduct allegations with video evidence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:12 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Phil Mickelson is contesting allegations of inappropriate conduct towards a female employee at Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe. His attorney claims video evidence disproves the accusations of nonconsensual contact made earlier this year. Following the allegations, Mickelson was removed from the club and lost his membership. Mickelson, who has stepped back from professional golf for family health reasons, has retained defamation counsel and is preparing to address misinformation surrounding the case.
- •Mickelson allegedly made inappropriate contact with a female employee.
- •His attorney asserts that video evidence disputes the claims.
- •Mickelson was removed from Farms Golf Club and lost his membership.
- •He is focusing on a family health matter while addressing the allegations.
- •Mickelson left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf in 2022.
- 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — Phil Mickelson reveals surprise evidence in sexual misconduct claims
"Golf legend Phil Mickelson is pushing back against allegations he inappropriately touched a female employee at an exclusive Southern California golf club earlier this year — with his attorney saying video evidence refutes the allegations.
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