Mickelson disputes Skratch misconduct allegations
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- Phil Mickelson's representatives called the Skratch investigation an "anonymously sourced drive-by shooting" and disputed its claim that he was no longer welcome at three California golf clubs because of inappropriate behavior toward women.
- Skratch journalist Alan Shipnuck reported that Ashley Perez, ex-wife of PGA Tour player Pat Perez, claimed Mickelson showed her an explicit photo of himself in 2015 and propositioned her.
- Mickelson's camp said he has "never been expelled from a golf club" and that leaving clubs was his own decision; they acknowledged he apologized for a "misunderstanding" with Perez but said that should not be construed as admitting every allegation.
- The Skratch investigation comes after Mickelson left a prestigious California golf club in June following allegations of inappropriate contact with a female employee, which he denied.
- Skratch editor-in-chief Ben Boskovich said the publication "stands by its reporting" and that Mickelson, his wife and his lawyer were all given the chance to respond before publication.
- Mickelson, 56, left the PGA Tour in 2022 for Saudi-backed LIV Golf and has played only one LIV tournament this year — in South Africa in March — citing "a family health matter."
Why it matters: The dispute extends a months-long pattern of misconduct allegations against Mickelson, who left a California club in June over similar claims, and tests the credibility of both sides as LIV Golf's most prominent American recruit faces questions that could further isolate him from the sport's traditional establishment.
