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Phil Mickelson Loses Club Membership After Nude Photo Scandal

6/28/2026

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Mickelson Apologizes

Phil Mickelson showed a nude photo to Ashley Perez at the 2015 Barclays tournament.
He told her he would leave bedroom door open when Pat Perez fell asleep.
Pat Perez shared the incident, prompting Mickelson to apologize twice at Madison Club.
Mickelson lost his membership at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe in 2026, has not played since February 2026 citing a family health matter, and his camp says some claims are false and others repeat acknowledged mistakes.

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Mickelson Membership Drama

Amy demanded Madison Club cancel Phil Mickelson’s membership and sell his condo; the club complied and his wealth-management firm ordered an immediate sale.
Afterward Mickelson and Amy became regulars at The Bridges, hosting Thanksgiving dinners, while insiders claim he handed his phone to other members to conceal secret encounters.
Mickelson’s Madison membership later transferred to Xander Schauffele in a mutual agreement, and the couple attended couples therapy following the scandal.

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Mickelson Banned

The PGA Tour announced Phil Mickelson is not welcome back after misconduct allegations.
LIV Golf, Mickelson’s last tour, is barely hanging on financially as he missed the April Masters and skipped the 2026 U.S. Open.
Attorney Tom Clare condemned the golf media’s exploitation of Mickelson’s private life while Skratch’s investigation, using 19 close sources, detailed the alleged incidents.

History

Historical Context

The 2009 Tiger Woods scandal, sparked by a car crash and admission of infidelity, led companies such as Accenture, AT&T and Gatorade to drop his endorsements, with shareholder losses estimated at $5-12 billion. The pattern reappeared in 2026 when Phil Mickelson faced misconduct allegations and the Madison Club revoked his membership, showing how personal conduct now triggers swift institutional sanctions.

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Mickelson Apologizes

Phil Mickelson showed a nude photo to Ashley Perez at the 2015 Barclays tournament.
He told her he would leave bedroom door open when Pat Perez fell asleep.
Pat Perez shared the incident, prompting Mickelson to apologize twice at Madison Club.
Mickelson lost his membership at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe in 2026, has not played since February 2026 citing a family health matter, and his camp says some claims are false and others repeat acknowledged mistakes.

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