Phil Mickelson Enters Treatment Facility for Family Trauma and Addiction
Phil Mickelson underwent care at a treatment center earlier this year regarding addiction and family trauma, as stated by his representatives in information shared with TMZ Sports. The 56-year-old professional golfer is no longer at the facility. The disclosure adds new context to the six-time major champion’s prolonged absence from professional golf.
Mickelson played only one LIV Golf event in 2026, appearing in South Africa before stepping away from competition. His team initially described the absence as a family health matter.
Representatives for Mickelson confirmed the treatment stay to TMZ Sports on September 30. “Phil was seeking treatment for family trauma and addiction,” a representative stated. The update follows a difficult year away from the competitive circuit.
Prior Public Admissions on Gambling and Family Priorities
Mickelson has previously spoken publicly about his struggles with gambling addiction. In 2023, he acknowledged that gambling crossed the line from recreation into addiction and damaged relationships in his personal life. His representatives stated earlier this year that his primary focus was becoming the husband, father, and man his family deserves, while asking for privacy regarding personal matters.
The timeline of his competitive absence coincides with off-course developments. Reports in June indicated that Mickelson lost his membership at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California, following an accusation involving inappropriate contact with a female employee. Club officials confirmed that a member had been removed without publicly naming Mickelson, while his attorney denied wrongdoing and stated that any misunderstanding had been resolved. Additional allegations were later made publicly by Ashley Perez, the ex-wife of golfer Pat Perez. Mickelson’s representatives responded by emphasizing his focus on recovery and family.
Missing Every Major Championship in 2026
After missing the Masters, PGA Championship, and U.S. Open, he was eligible to compete in The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in July. However, organizers moved him from the field to the list of non-playing exempt players in June. Because of that outcome, Mickelson was absent from all four majors in a single calendar year for the first occasion since 1990, which was two years before he began his professional career.
Mickelson owns 45 PGA Tour victories and six major championships, including three Masters titles and his 2021 PGA Championship victory at age 50. There is currently no announced timetable for his return to professional competition.
Frequently Asked Questions About Phil Mickelson’s Treatment
When did Phil Mickelson check into the treatment facility?
Representatives for Mickelson confirmed on September 30 that he voluntarily entered a treatment facility earlier in the year for family trauma and addiction. Specific dates for his check-in and check-out were not disclosed by his team.
Is Phil Mickelson still at the treatment center?
No, multiple news reports indicate that Mickelson has already left the facility and is no longer there.
Which major championships did Mickelson miss in 2026?
Mickelson missed all four major championships—the Masters, the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open, and The Open Championship—marking the first time he has missed all four majors in a single season since 1990.
Mickelson spent decades playing and practicing at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe before his membership ended earlier this year.