Video evidence refutes sexual misconduct claim at SoCal golf club, says Phil Mickelson's lawyer
Key takeaways
- Golf legend Phil Mickelson is refuting an accusation that he inappropriately touched a female employee at a prestigious golf club in Southern California earlier this year.
- According to Golf Digest, Mickelson allegedly approached the worker at Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe and made “nonconsensual and inappropriate physical contact” with her.
- Mickelson has hired Tom Clare, a top defamation attorney, who said video evidence contradicted the allegations.
Phil Mickelson of Hy Flyers GC smiles at the 17th tee during the third round of LIV Golf South Africa at The Club at Steyn City on March 21. (Jon Ferrey / LIV Golf / AP) By Ruben Vives and Steve Henson June 12, 2026 1:12 PM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Golf legend Phil Mickelson is refuting an accusation that he inappropriately touched a female employee at a prestigious golf club in Southern California earlier this year.
According to Golf Digest, Mickelson allegedly approached the worker at Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe and made “nonconsensual and inappropriate physical contact” with her. After she rejected him, she reported the alleged sexual misconduct to her supervisors.