Phil Mickelson’s reps say he sought treatment for family trauma and addiction
Phil Mickelson’s most recent event was at LIV Golf South Africa in March. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/ReutersView image in fullscreenPhil Mickelson’s most recent event was at LIV Golf South Africa in March. Mickelson’s representatives did not say when he sought treatment or how long he stayed at a facility.TMZ was the first to report the news.
- ▪Phil Mickelson’s most recent event was at LIV Golf South Africa in March.
- ▪Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/ReutersView image in fullscreenPhil Mickelson’s most recent event was at LIV Golf South Africa in March.
- ▪Mickelson’s representatives did not say when he sought treatment or how long he stayed at a facility.TMZ was the first to report the news.
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Phil Mickelson’s most recent event was at LIV Golf South Africa in March. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/ReutersView image in fullscreenPhil Mickelson’s most recent event was at LIV Golf South Africa in March. Photograph: Siphiwe Sibeko/ReutersPhil MickelsonPhil Mickelson’s reps say he sought treatment for family trauma and addictionGolfer has spoken of gambling issues in pastSix-time major winner has not played since MarchGuardian sportThu 1 Oct 2026 13.11 EDTLast modified on Thu 1 Oct 2026 13.12 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GooglePhil Mickelson sought treatment earlier this year for “family trauma and addiction”, his representatives confirmed to multiple outlets on Wednesday.The 56-year-old golfer voluntarily entered a treatment facility and has since returned home.
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