Overview
- Golf Digest reported that a female employee at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe accused Phil Mickelson of nonconsensual, inappropriate physical contact earlier this year, prompting the staff report.
- The Farms says it provided support to the employee, carried out a thorough independent investigation under California law, and removed Mickelson from membership and the property.
- The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office told reporters it has not located evidence showing a sexual assault and would open a criminal probe only if new information is provided.
- Mickelson’s attorney, Tom Clare, has disputed aspects of the reporting, said exculpatory video exists that will clear Mickelson, and confirmed retention of defamation counsel to pursue legal challenges.
- The incident deepens reputational pressure on Mickelson as he remains on leave for a private family health matter and faces an uncertain playing future while LIV Golf’s long‑term outlook is unsettled.