Mickelson rejects disputed misconduct claims in Skratch report

Phil Mickelson is disputing new misconduct allegations reported by Skratch, including claims linked to his conduct around women and his status at several California golf clubs. His representatives deny that he was expelled from clubs or had memberships revoked, saying any departures were his own decisions.

The Skratch investigation, as summarised by BBC Golf, included allegations involving three California clubs and a claim from Ashley Perez, the former wife of PGA Tour player Pat Perez, about an incident said to have occurred in 2015. Mickelson’s camp responded that an apology connected to that matter should not be treated as acceptance of all the claims made against him.

Skratch editor-in-chief Ben Boskovich said the outlet stands by its reporting and said Mickelson, his wife and his lawyer were offered a chance to respond before publication. Mickelson’s representatives criticised the use of anonymous sourcing and questioned the framing of the investigation.

The dispute arrives against the backdrop of Mickelson’s move from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf in 2022. BBC Golf also reports that he has played only one LIV event this year, in South Africa in March, while prioritising a family health matter.