Full Breakdown
Phil Mickelson Faces Renewed Allegations of Lewd Conduct and Club Departures
6/28/2026, 6:53:27 AM
The 2015 Alleged Proposition
During the 2015 Barclays Championship at Liberty National Golf Club, Phil Mickelson allegedly showed a full-body nude photo of himself to Ashley Perez, the then-wife of Pat Perez, and invited her to his bedroom after Pat fell asleep. Ashley Perez reported the exchange and said she declined the advance, later informing her husband.
Timeline of Allegations and Club Departures
- Nov 2015: Alleged proposition at the Barclays event.
- Mar 2022: Pat Perez described the incident as “unforgivable.”
- Jun 27 2026: Skratch published Ashley Perez’s account and noted Mickelson’s exit from The Farms Golf Club, Madison Club, and The Bridges, each attributed to “personal conduct.”
- Mar 15 2026: Mickelson played only one professional event, finishing T48 at LIV Golf South Africa.
- Feb–Apr 2026: He withdrew from the Masters, PGA Championship, and the Open Championship, citing a private family health matter.
Data Summary
- Club memberships terminated: three (The Farms, Madison Club, The Bridges).
- Professional events entered in 2026: one.
- Major championships missed in 2026: three (Masters, PGA Championship, Open).
Official Statements & Responses
Attorney Tom Clare said some allegations are false while others repeat previously acknowledged mistakes, adding that “stacking the disputed claims next to the ones he has owned does not make them credible” and creates a “false and misleading narrative.” A spokesperson emphasized Mickelson’s priority to be “the husband, father, and man his family deserves” as he attends to a private family health matter.
Criticism & Opposition
Ashley Perez urged other women to speak out, noting “There is a culture of silence that keeps women from coming forward.” Pat Perez called the behavior “unforgivable.” Additional women have described encounters as “verbal rape” and likened Mickelson’s conduct to that of a “wild hyena.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Mickelson has suggested the photograph may have been partially clothed, whereas Perez maintains it was fully nude. No legal proceedings have been reported, and details of the alleged club incidents remain unverified.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Phil says to me, ‘I’m going to leave my bedroom door open tonight. When Pat falls asleep, I want you to come see me.’” — Ashley Perez
- “There is a culture of silence that keeps women from coming forward,” — Ashley Perez
- “Some of the allegations circulating about Mr. Mickelson are false, and others revisit mistakes he has already acknowledged, publicly or privately. Stacking the disputed claims next to the ones he has owned does not make them credible. It instead contributes to a false and misleading narrative.” — Mickelson spokesperson (via Tom Clare)
- “Without admitting what he had done, Mickelson apologized directly to both Pat and Ashley and said, ‘I can’t tell you how disgusted and embarrassed I am in myself.’” — Phil Mickelson (as reported)
What’s Next
Mickelson has indicated his immediate focus remains on the family health matter, while media continue to monitor possible reinstatement to club memberships and any future tournament eligibility.
