Phil Mickelson, the golf legend, recently checked out of an addiction treatment facility, reportedly seeking help for “family trauma and addiction” according to a family representative. TMZ Sports broke the news Wednesday, detailing his time in the facility addressing those deeply personal issues.
The Disturbing Reports That Led To This
This news follows a string of unsettling reports that first surfaced back in June. Mickelson was accused of inappropriate contact with a female employee at a golf club near San Diego, which ultimately led to his membership being revoked. Later that same month, a story from Alan Shipnuck dropped, laying out two instances of what was described as lurid, unwanted behavior from Mickelson. Shipnuck’s report came after interviews with 19 different people, painting a pretty stark picture. One incident involved Mickelson propositioning the wife of fellow pro Pat Perez just minutes after Perez stepped away to use the restroom. Another disturbing moment occurred in a restaurant, where Mickelson reportedly made graphic depictions right in front of a large table of dinner guests.
Mickelson’s Lost Year On The Course
Amidst these personal battles and public accusations, Mickelson’s presence on the golf course has been almost non-existent this year. He played in only one tournament, the LIV Golf South Africa event, back in March. For most of 2026, he’s been completely off the radar. The biggest event he missed was the 90th Masters in April, sitting out for what was officially termed “an extended period of time due to a personal health matter involving family.” Mickelson himself posted on social media about the Masters, saying, “I have great respect for Augusta National Golf Club and it is definitely the most special week of the year. I wish everyone the best of luck and will be watching.” His last social media activity was May 4.
With Mickelson now out of treatment, the big question is what comes next. Will he address the accusations directly? When will we see him back on the course, if at all, given his limited schedule this year and the weight of these reports? The golf world, and frankly, everyone who’s followed his career, is definitely watching to see how this story develops.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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