Report: Phil Mickelson kicked out of Rancho Santa Fe club for alleged inappropriate contact with female employee
San Diego Union-Tribune • • sports
Key Points:
- Phil Mickelson has been expelled from The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe due to allegations of unwanted physical contact with a female employee earlier this spring, according to Golf Digest.
- The club conducted an independent investigation, supported the employee, and took decisive action by removing Mickelson as a member, while protecting the privacy of those involved.
- Mickelson, a San Diego native and six-time major champion, has faced recent controversies including involvement in an insider trading case and criticism over his role in launching the Saudi-funded LIV Golf league.
- A spokesperson for Mickelson stated that any misunderstanding has been cleared up and that he is currently focused on a family health matter, with no clear timeline for his return to professional golf.
- This incident adds to a challenging period for Mickelson, who has not played much this year and lost major sponsorships following controversial remarks about the LIV Golf league.