Phil Mickelson Entered Treatment at 56 for Family Trauma and Addiction

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 30

TMZ Sports reported Wednesday that Phil Mickelson recently entered a treatment facility and has since left, with a representative saying he sought help for family trauma and addiction.
The 56-year-old has largely been absent from competition in 2026, playing only one LIV Golf event in March before withdrawing from the Masters and later the PGA Championship.
An April 2 statement from Mickelson said he would step away from golf for an extended period while his family dealt with a personal health matter.
Mickelson publicly disclosed a gambling addiction in September 2023 and said years of professional help had aided his recovery, but his representative did not say whether the latest treatment was tied to gambling.
The disclosure follows June misconduct allegations from a female employee at The Farms Golf Club near San Diego, which Mickelson disputed in part while saying his priority was his family.