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Phil Mickelson Disputes Misconduct Claims as Representatives Blast Skratch Report
His representatives said he was never expelled from a golf club and called the reports anonymously sourced, while Golf Digest and Skratch cited multiple allegations.
- On Wednesday, representatives for six-time major champion Phil Mickelson issued a statement denying sexual misconduct allegations and claims that he was expelled from three California golf clubs, calling the Skratch investigation an "anonymously sourced drive-by shooting."
- Reporter Alan Shipnuck's June 26 Skratch investigation alleged Mickelson was banned from The Farms Golf Club, The Madison Club, and The Bridges for inappropriate conduct, including a 2015 incident involving Ashley Perez, wife of professional golfer Pat Perez.
- Mickelson's team disputes the expulsion claims, stating he gave up memberships voluntarily. Representatives argued the report is a "compelling, click-bait narrative" and questioned Skratch's corporate relationship with the PGA Tour, golf organization.
- Skratch editor-in-chief Ben Boskovich rejected the criticism and told the New York Post the publication "stands by its reporting," noting Mickelson was offered an opportunity to comment before publication.
- Having announced in April he is taking leave from golf to tend to a serious family health matter, Mickelson has played only once this year, resulting in him missing all four major championships.
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Phil Mickelson's team rips reporter for story about alleged troubling transgressions: 'Drive-by shooting'
Phil Mickelson's spokeswoman denied he was expelled from any golf club; departures were voluntary resignations and accused Skratch of sketchy reporting through anonymous speculation.
·New York, United States
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Phil Mickelson Was ‘Restless’ When He Allegedly Started Erratic Behavior, Golfer Responds
Journalist Alan Shipnuck explained how big changes on the homefront led to Phil Mickelson’s allegedly detestable behavior within the golf world. Phil, 56, started acting out of character around 2015, according to Shipnuck, who wrote a shocking story about the celebrated golfer for Skratch Golf, published on Friday, June 26. The allegations against Phil came after his wife, Amy, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. “Amy is recoverin…
·New York, United States
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