Phil Mickelson removed from The Farms Golf Club after claim

Professional golfer Phil Mickelson has been removed from the membership of a San Diego-area country club following allegations of inappropriate conduct involving a female employee this spring. The incident was reported on Thursday, June 11, 2026, by multiple outlets citing an investigation by Golf Digest.

According to the report, the alleged incident occurred earlier this year at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California. A female employee alleged that Mickelson made non-consensual and inappropriate physical contact with her in the clubhouse area prior to a round of golf. The employee reportedly rejected the advances and reported the incident to her supervisors. Club officials located Mickelson on the golf course during his round, confronted him with the accusation, and instructed him to leave the premises, which he did without completing his round.

The Farms Golf Club issued a statement confirming decisive action following a staff report. "Following a staff member report of member misconduct, the Club provided immediate and ongoing support to the staff member, conducted a thorough independent investigation of the incident and took decisive action. This individual is no...