Phil Mickelson faces new allegations of inappropriate conduct, including showing a sexual photo to a fellow golfer’s ex-wife, Ashley Perez, in 2015. These claims follow recent reports of misconduct at The Farms Golf Club, contributing to a pattern of alleged behavior.
Ashley Perez, former wife of Pat Perez, reported that Mickelson showed her a naked, aroused photograph of himself during a 2015 Barclays tournament. She claims this occurred at his villa, where he then suggested she visit his bedroom. Pat Perez later confronted Mickelson, who apologised. Pat Perez stated: “Phil crossed the line with me that is just uncrossable and unforgivable. He knows that he screwed up. He apologized for the action, but I cannot forgive him for it.'”
The allegations against Mickelson, 56, emerge amid a separate, already public scandal. Earlier this month, Golf Digest reported Mickelson was removed from The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California, following claims of inappropriate physical contact with a female staff member. He later resigned. This incident, along with sources indicating personal conduct as a factor in his departures from the Madison Club and The Bridges, suggests a pattern of behaviour. Another woman described a disturbing encounter where Mickelson made graphic propositions.
A spokeswoman for Mickelson responded to the claims, stating: “Some of the allegations circulating about Mr Mickelson are false, and others revisit mistakes he has already acknowledged, publicly or privately. Recovery is not a straight line. Mr Mickelson’s priority is to become the husband, father, and man his family deserves.'” His attorney, Tom Clare, added: “A small segment of the golf media has decided that because Mr. Mickelson is a successful golfer, every detail of his private and family life is theirs to exploit,'” and criticised the reporting as “Recycling mistakes he has already acknowledged as new reporting, and dragging private family matters into public view, is reckless. It is the pursuit of clicks at the expense of the truth. Do better.'” Mickelson has not competed since March, citing a family health matter, and missed recent major tournaments.
