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Phil Mickelson’s reps say he sought treatment for family trauma and addiction

Golfer has spoken of gambling issues in pastSix-time major winner has not played since MarchPhil Mickelson sought treatment earlier this year for “family trauma and addiction”, his representatives confirmed to multiple outlets on Wednesday.The 56-year-old golfer voluntarily entered a treatment…

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Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 5:11 PM

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Phil Mickelson voluntarily sought treatment earlier this year for family trauma and addiction.
The 56-year-old golfer has completed his stay at the treatment facility and returned home.
Mickelson has not played competitively since March, withdrawing from the Masters and PGA Championship.

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Phil Mickelson voluntarily entered a treatment facility earlier this year for family trauma and addiction, his representatives confirmed on Wednesday. The 56-year-old six-time major winner has since returned home, though his representatives did not disclose the specific dates or duration of his stay.

Mickelson has not competed since March, having withdrawn from the Masters, the PGA Championship, and multiple LIV Golf events citing a family health matter. In June, his attorney confirmed Mickelson resigned from the Farms Golf Club amid denied allegations of inappropriate physical conduct.

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