Phil Mickelson Denies Misconduct Allegations, Calls Them False
WHO:
Fox News - Phil Mickelson's spokeswoman criticized the Skratch reporter, stating there is corporate bias since Skratch was founded by the PGA Tour and Mickelson has since defected to LIV Golf.
Daily Mail Sports - Phil Mickelson, a six-time major champion, is involved in misconduct allegations.
NY Post - Alan Shipnuck is identified as the reporter who made the allegations against Mickelson.
WHAT:
Daily Mail Sports - Phil Mickelson's spokeswoman criticized the Skratch reporter, stating there is corporate bias since Skratch was founded by the PGA Tour and Mickelson has since defected to LIV Golf.
US Magazine - Mickelson's decision regarding the Open Championship is noted as occurring in the current month.
Daily Mail Sports - Phil Mickelson's decision to withdraw from the Open Championship marks the first time he has not participated in all four major tournaments in a calendar year.
US Magazine - Journalist Alan Shipnuck reported that Mickelson's alleged troubling behavior began around 2015, linked to significant changes in his personal life.
Daily Mail Sports - Mickelson is responding to accusations of being expelled from multiple golf clubs for misconduct, which he denies.
TMZ - Mickelson is denying allegations that he sent an unsolicited nude photo to a woman and propositioned her.
Daily Mail Sports - Mickelson responded to accusations of being expelled from multiple golf clubs for misconduct.
NY Post - Mickelson rejected the allegation that he showed a nude selfie to a rival's wife, describing the misconduct exposé as a "drive-by shooting."
US Magazine - Mickelson will not play in the upcoming Open Championship, marking the first time he has withdrawn from all four majors in a calendar year.
WHEN:
US Magazine - The article detailing the allegations against Mickelson was published on June 26, 2026.
US Magazine - Mickelson's decision regarding the Open Championship is noted as occurring in the current month.
WHY:
TMZ - Mickelson says someone's taking another swing at his reputation ... and he's swinging right back ... after a woman claimed he sent her an unsolicited nude and propositioned her.
Fox News - Mickelson's team described the allegations as a "drive-by shooting," indicating a belief that the claims are unfounded and damaging to his reputation.
NY Post - Mickelson's representatives criticized the allegations, suggesting they were unfounded and damaging.
HOW:
US Magazine - Phil Mickelson responded fiercely to allegations about his marriage, including claims that his wife, Amy, forced him to leave a prestigious golf club over his alleged infidelity.
Daily Mail Sports - Mickelson's response to the allegations was made through a public statement.
Phil Mickelson's spokeswoman has criticized a Skratch reporter for what she describes as corporate bias, pointing out that Skratch was founded by the PGA Tour, from which Mickelson has since defected to LIV Golf. This comes as Mickelson is making headlines for his decision regarding the Open Championship, which he announced will take place this month. In a strong response to allegations about his marriage, Mickelson has denied claims that his wife, Amy, pressured him to leave a prestigious golf club due to supposed infidelity, asserting that someone is unfairly attacking his reputation.