Phil Mickelson has been removed from The Farms Golf Club in San Diego after allegations of inappropriate contact with a female employee. According to Golf Digest, the incident occurred this spring, prompting the club to confirm Mickelson's removal in a statement. The female employee reported the alleged contact to her supervisors after rejecting Mickelson's advances. Club officials confronted Mickelson during his round of golf and asked him to leave the premises. The Farms Golf Club stated that they conducted a thorough investigation and took decisive action in response to the report. Mickelson, who is currently a member of LIV Golf, has participated in only one event this season due to a personal health matter within his family.
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Phil Mickelson removed from The Farms Golf Club following allegations of inappropriate contact
Phil Mickelson has been removed from The Farms Golf Club following allegations of inappropriate contact with a female employee. The club confirmed the removal after conducting an investigation into the incident, which involved Mickelson allegedly making nonconsensual physical contact. Mickelson has played in only one LIV Golf event this season due to personal health issues.
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