Phil Mickelson sought treatment for addiction and family trauma, spokesperson says
NBC News • • sports
Key Points:
- Golf legend Phil Mickelson entered a treatment facility earlier this year to address family trauma and addiction, though details about the timing and duration of his stay remain undisclosed.
- The 56-year-old golfer stepped away from competition in April to focus on a personal health matter affecting his family.
- Mickelson faced allegations of inappropriate physical contact with a female employee at his Southern California golf club, which he and his representatives have described as a misunderstanding.
- His attorney has retained defamation counsel to combat misinformation and false rumors circulating about the incident.
- Mickelson, a six-time major champion with 45 PGA Tour wins, joins other athletes like Michael Phelps and Tiger Woods who have publicly sought treatment for addiction issues.
