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Phil Mickelson faces scrutiny over past incidents involving Pat Perez's ex-wife

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:42 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Phil Mickelson faces scrutiny over past incidents involving Pat Perez's ex-wife
Summary

Phil Mickelson, absent from golf this year, faces renewed scrutiny over past conduct. A report details a 2015 incident in which Mickelson made inappropriate advances toward Ashley Perez, the ex-wife of golfer Pat Perez, while they were staying together during a tournament. This adds to a pattern of reported misconduct by Mickelson, who has been kicked out of multiple golf clubs and accused of sexual misconduct by several women in recent years. Phil Mickelson has also dealt with personal issues, including the impact of his wife's health battles, which reportedly affected his behavior. His leave from golf coincides with challenges facing LIV Golf, leaving his future uncertain.

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  • •Mickelson was kicked out of The Farms Golf Club for inappropriate comments.
  • •The 2015 incident with Ashley Perez involved a lewd advance from Mickelson.
  • •Mickelson's pattern of behavior includes multiple allegations of misconduct.
  • •He has taken a leave from golf to address personal and family issues.
  • •Pat and Ashley Perez divorced in 2023, shortly after his move to LIV Golf.
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  • 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Phil Mickelson-Pat Perez incident, explained: What to know about lewd story involving golfer's ex-wife Ashley Perez
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The incident is one of several involving Mickelson over the past decade.

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