Phil Mickelson's lawyer: Video refutes sexual misconduct allegation
Golf legend Phil Mickelson is refuting allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female employee at a Southern California golf club. His legal team claims video evidence contradicts the accusations, while the club maintains it conducted a thorough investigation.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile athlete and raises questions about workplace conduct and the role of digital evidence in defamation and misconduct claims.
Phil Mickelson hasn’t played since a LIV Golf League event in March, above, and is fighting a sexual misconduct allegation from a Southern California country club employee. (Jon Ferrey / LIV Golf / AP) By Ruben Vives and Steve Henson June 12, 2026 1:12 PM PT 11 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here .
The article presents both the accusation and the defense's rebuttal, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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