Golf legend Phil Mickelson kicked out from California club after misconduct allegations, Golf Digest reports

U.S. newsGolf legend Phil Mickelson kicked out from California club after misconduct allegations, Golf Digest reports 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.” Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GooglePhil Mickelson banned from golf club over misconduct allegations01:29Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 11, 2026, 9:49 PM EDTBy Marlene Lenthang and Andrew BlanksteinGolf 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.Subscribe to read this story ad-free 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.The outlet’s report cited multiple sources. 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. Phil Mickelson at Augusta National Golf Club in 2025. Andrew Redington / Getty Images fileThe club is in Rancho Santa Fe, about 25 miles northeast of San Diego. Mickelson’s representative did not respond to NBC N...