Golfer Phil Mickelson recently sought treatment for "family trauma and addiction" to address ongoing personal issues, according to multiple reports on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Mickelson voluntarily entered the addiction treatment center and had already left the facility to go home, his representatives told multiple outlets. The six-time major winner has been open about his gambling problems in recent years, but he has also been the subject of recent sexual misconduct allegations.
Mickelson was accused of making inappropriate and non-consensual contact with a female employee at a San Diego area golf club in a report by Golf Digest in June. Ashley Perez, the ex-wife of pro golfer Pat Perez, subsequently alleged Mickelson sent her a lewd photo in 2015,
then propositioned her while she was still married to Perez, in a report by longtime golf writer Alan Shipnuck.
TMZ was the first to report Mickelson's recent visit to an addiction treatment center. A representative for Mickelson did not respond to multiple requests for comment from USA TODAY Sports.
Mickelson, 56, only played one tournament for LIV Golf during the 2026 season and did not participate in any of golf's majors. When or how he returns to the sport remains unclear with LIV Golf's future still in doubt.
In April, after announcing he would not participate in The Masters, Mickelson indicated he would be out for an extended period due to a personal health matter involving family.
"I have great respect for Augusta National Golf Club and it is definitely the most special week of the year," Mickelson posted on social media. "I wish everyone the best of luck and will be watching."
He has not posted on social media since May 4.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Phil Mickelson sought treatment for addiction, family trauma: What we know
