Overview
- Mickelson issued a forceful denial on Wednesday, calling the Skratch investigation an "anonymously sourced drive-by shooting" and saying he was never expelled from any golf club.
- Skratch editor Ben Boskovich said the outlet stands by reporter Alan Shipnuck’s piece, which includes an on‑the‑record account from Ashley Perez that Mickelson showed her a nude photo in 2015 and anonymous sources saying several California clubs cut ties.
- The San Diego County Sheriff's Office says it has not received official reports and has not located evidence to support a criminal assault allegation reported to involve The Farms Golf Club.
- Earlier reporting by Golf Digest said The Farms revoked Mickelson’s membership over alleged inappropriate physical contact with an employee, a claim Mickelson’s team has disputed and described as a misunderstanding.
- Mickelson remains on leave for a family health matter, his representatives have signaled possible legal action over the reporting, and the story could produce further reputational fallout or civil claims if new evidence emerges.