Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson has been expelled from The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe after a female employee lodged a complaint of inappropriate contact during a round earlier this spring. Club officials escorted the 55‑year‑old out mid‑round and immediately launched an independent investigation, concluding that his membership would be terminated following the employee's formal grievance.

The club’s statement emphasized adherence to its Code of Conduct and compliance with California law, noting that staff received support and the matter was taken seriously. Mickelson, a former PGA champion and early LIV Golf recruit, has already faced scrutiny for inflammatory remarks about Saudi backers, a federal insider‑trading probe, and admitted gambling addiction, all of which have eroded his public image.

With the club expulsion coinciding with his absence from this year’s Masters, PGA Championship and upcoming US Open, Mickelson’s competitive schedule remains sparse. The loss of a long‑standing practice venue removes a key preparation site that helped him shape tournament play. His reputation suffers another blow as he forfeits any chance to add a seventh major title at Shinnecock Hills.