Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePhil Mickelson of Hyflyers GC plays his shot from the fifth tee during day two of LIV Golf South Africa at The Club at Steyn City on March 20, 2026 in Johannesburg (Getty)Golfer Phil Mickelson has strongly denied allegations of inappropriate behavior toward women, which were published in a report by Skratch Golf. The Skratch Golf investigation claimed Mickelson was barred from three California golf clubs and alleged he showed a nude photo to Ashley Perez, former wife of golfer Pat Perez. Mickelson's representatives dismissed the report as an "anonymously sourced drive-by shooting," asserting he was never expelled from any golf club and that his memberships were revoked by his own decision. His team also disputed Skratch's account of his interaction with Ashley Perez, clarifying that an apology should not be misconstrued as an admission of all allegations. Mickelson's representatives suggested potential bias, noting Skratch Golf's affiliation with the PGA Tour, a rival to Mickelson's current LIV Golf circuit, while Skratch's editor-in-chief defended the report. In fullPhil Mickelson fires back at explosive golf club ban claimsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Phil Mickelson rips ‘hit piece’ after explosive misconduct allegations
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePhil Mickelson of Hyflyers GC plays his shot from the fifth tee during day two of LIV Golf South Africa at The Club at Steyn City on March 20, 2026 in Johannesburg (Getty)Golfer Phil Mickelson has strongly denied allegations of inappropriate behavior toward women, which were published in a report by Skratch Golf. The Skratch Golf investigation claimed Mickelson was barred from three California golf clubs and alleged he showed a nude photo to Ashley Perez, former wife of golfer Pat Perez. Mickelson's representatives dismissed the report as an "anonymously sourced drive-by shooting," asserting he was never expelled from any golf club and that his memberships were revoked by his own decision. His team also disputed Skratch's account of his interaction with Ashley Perez, clarifying that an apology should not be misconstrued as an admission of all allegations. Mickelson's representatives suggested potential bias, noting Skratch Golf's affiliation with the PGA Tour, a rival to Mickelson's current LIV Golf circuit, while Skratch's editor-in-chief defended the report. In fullPhil Mickelson fires back at explosive golf club ban claimsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
