Phil Mickelson is no longer welcome at the club he calls his home. The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California, severed ties with its most famous member and immediately booted him from the premises after a female brought forward serious allegations against him.

Golf Digest first reported Thursday that earlier this spring, the six-time major winner allegedly made inappropriate and non-consensual contact with a female employee in the clubhouse. The female employee reported the incident to her supervisors, while Mickelson went on to play golf. The officials investigated the matter immediately and confronted Mickelson, who was in the middle of his round.

It was not immediately clear whether ‘Lefty’ tried to defend himself or deny the accusations. Golf Digest cited multiple sources saying that he was asked to leave the course, which he did without completing 18 holes. Later, The Farms confirmed that it had revoked Phil Mickelson’s membership. The club released a statement, which they confirmed to The Athletic was indeed about ‘Lefty’.

“The Farms Golf Club is committed to maintaining a golf club environment that is safe, respectful, and reflects the highest standards of conduct. All members are required to adhere to our Code of Conduct, and any allegations of misconduct are taken seriously. Following a staff member’s 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.”

Per Golf Digest, the club has removed a display featuring Phil Mickelson’s accomplishments. As of publishing, Mickelson hasn’t commented on the matter; however, his representative has released a statement.

Tom Clare, a defamation attorney representing ‘Lefty’, denied the allegations, claiming those were “contradicted” by video and objective evidence. However, a spokesperson for The Farms confirmed to Golf Digest that there was no video evidence of the incident, as there were no cameras in that area.

Golf Digest also reported that while they contacted the female employee, she didn’t want to take part in the reporting. Amid all this, the San Diego County Sheriff has also released a statement.

According to Golf Channel, the statement read, “At this time, we have not located any evidence to show an assault has occurred. The Sheriff’s Office would absolutely investigate further if provided additional evidence or information. We encourage anyone with information regarding an incident such as this to reach out to the Sheriff’s Office.”

The development is concerning because The Farms was Mickelson’s primary practice facility for major prep.

“When I’m preparing for a major tournament (like the U.S. Open) and really want to test my driver, I come to The Farms,” said Mickelson, per The Farms website.

In 2021, after making history by becoming the oldest major winner at the PGA Championship, Mickelson revealed that he had played money matches with Xander Schauffele at The Farms. Although he lost three straight rounds, it helped him prepare for the major. Two years later, a Monday Q Info report also detailed a money match between Phil Mickelson, former pro golfer Mark Baldwin, and their close associates at the same club.

Phil Mickelson has faced serious troubles before, including insider trading in 2016. He forfeited his profits of nearly $1 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at that time. However, he has never faced any allegations of misconduct.

What makes this case even more shocking is that Mickelson’s sister and PGA professional, Tina, wrote a column on gender bias in the golf industry in 2019. ‘Lefty’ urged everyone to read it at that time.

In an article on the Southern California Golf Association’s website, Tina detailed her experience of facing uncomfortable “smirks and snide remarks” while working as a club pro. She wrote that one comment was so shocking that it made her question whether she heard it correctly.

Phil Mickelson retweeted the piece, writing, “This is a great article my sister wrote that you may find interesting. I love my sis and I’m so proud of her.”

Seven years later, Mickelson himself is facing an allegation of inappropriate conduct. It comes amid his prolonged absence from the course due to a family health matter. The six-time major champion so far has played only one tournament this season, finishing T48 in LIV Golf South Africa. There were hopes, however, of seeing him at Royal Birkdale next month.

Bob Harig reported that Phil Mickelson has submitted his entry to be eligible for the 2026 Open Championship next month. That, in turn, fueled speculation of him competing at the LIV London event at the end of July. However, right now, the recent development throws everything into more uncertainty.

Notably, in May 2023, Tiger Woods’s ex-girlfriend, Erica Herman, accused the 15-time major champion of harassment. Woods denied the charges, and in November of the same year, Herman dropped the lawsuit.

It remains to be seen how the recent developments surrounding Phil Mickelson unfold.

Note: EssentiallySports wasn’t able to independently verify the claims.