The Farms Golf Club near San Diego told NBC News a staffer’s report of member misconduct led the club to investigate and take “decisive action.”
Golf legend Phil Mickelson is no longer a member of his longtime Southern California club after alleged inappropriate behavior with a staff member, according to a report from Golf Digest.
Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The 55-year-old pro golfer is not welcome at The Farms Golf Club, where he’s practiced for decades, after he was accused of “inappropriate contact” with a female club employee this spring,Golf Digest reported that Mickelson allegedly approached a female employee at the clubhouse and made “nonconsensual and inappropriate physical contact with her. ” The employee rejected his advances and reported it to supervisors, Golf Digest reported.
He was confronted with the accusation on the course and was asked to leave, the outlet reported. When asked about the allegations, The Farms Golf Club told NBC News, “This individual is no longer a member,” without naming Mickelson.
“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,” the club said in a statement. The club is in Rancho Santa Fe, about 25 miles northeast of San Diego. Mickelson’s representative did not respond to NBC News’ request for comment Thursday.
An attorney for the golfer denied the claims to Golf Digest, saying the allegations were “squarely contradicted by objective, video evidence. ” Tom Clare, an attorney who told Golf Digest he was representing Mickelson, said “There is a great deal of misinformation circulating” and “Phil’s full attention is devoted to a private family health matter. ” A spokesperson for the athlete added, “Any misunderstanding has been cleared up.
Phil continues to attend to a family health matter and is uncertain when he will be able to return to professional golf. ”Mickelson, a married father of three, is a six-time major champion — but his legacy includes some controversy. He made headlines for his involvement in the Saudi-backedAndrew Blankstein is an investigative reporter for NBC News. He covers the Western U.S., specializing in crime, courts and homeland security.
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