Phil Mickelson quit The Farms Country Club after a female employee accused him of inappropriate contact. A lawyer for the 55‑year‑old six‑time major champion confirmed the resignation following an investigation that found his advances were nonconsensual. The incident unfolded while Mickelson was in a round near San Diego, prompting club management to ask him to leave the course for the event.

Mickelson’s exit comes as he sidestepped the Masters and PGA Championship this season, citing a family health issue that limited him to a single LIV Golf event. With his U.S. Open eligibility expired after losing exemptions, the former 2021 PGA Championship winner faces a season without major play, erasing his chance to break his record sixth runner‑up finish of history.

The Farms Club, located ten miles from Torrey Pines, said it acted swiftly, offering support to staff and conducting an independent probe before removing Mickelson. The incident underscores the growing scrutiny of elite golfers’ conduct off the course. As clubs tighten policies, players may face harsher repercussions for personal misconduct, reshaping reputations beyond the leaderboard for the sport community today.