LIV Golf star Phil Mickelson recently entered a treatment center and has since left, according to a report Wednesday from TMZ Sports.
“Phil was seeking treatment for family trauma and addiction,” a representative for the six-time major champion told the outlet.
The report does not identify the specific dependency or provide details on the length of his stay.
Phil Mickelson sought treatment for family trauma and addiction, a representative said, after months away from LIV Golf and major tournaments. (ISI photos via Getty Images)
Mickelson, 56, has only competed in one LIV Golf event this year, in South Africa in March. He withdrew from the Masters in April and later withdrew from the PGA Championship.
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In an April 2 statement, Mickelson said he would step away from competitive golf for “an extended period of time while my family continues to deal with a personal health issue.”
Mickelson has previously spoken about his gambling addiction
In a September 2023 article, Mickelson announced that he would not bet on football that season after moving from moderation to addiction.
He said gambling damaged his relationships with those close to him and credited his wife, Amy, for helping him recover. Mickelson described spending years getting professional help and working to repair the damage he caused.
“You’re here but you’re not with us” was a phrase he said he heard often during his addiction.
LIV Golf star Phil Mickelson recently entered a treatment center for family trauma and addiction, according to a report. (Getty Images)
A month before this post, Mickelson responded to allegations in a book by Billy Walters regarding his gambling habits. He denied betting on the Ryder Cup and said therapy helped him.
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The representative’s statement Wednesday did not clarify whether Mickelson’s recent treatment was related to gambling.
Previous reports and Mickelson’s response
In June, Golf Digest reported that an employee at Farms Golf Club near San Diego accused Mickelson of inappropriate physical contact.
Phil Mickelson sought treatment for family trauma and addiction, a representative said, after months away from LIV Golf and major tournaments. (Getty Images)
The club said it investigated the allegation and confirmed Mickelson was no longer a member. His lawyer, Tom Clare, said Mickelson had resigned.
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In a June 29 statement responding to a Skratch report about allegations of misconduct, a spokesperson told PEOPLE that some of the claims were false and others involved mistakes that Mickelson had already acknowledged.
“Mr. Mickelson’s priority is to become the husband, father and man his family deserves,” the representative said.
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