Phil Mickelson checked into addiction treatment facility, sources say

Phil Mickelson, the 56-year-old American who has won six major championships, checked into an addiction treatment facility earlier this year, it has emerged.

TMZ Sports reported Thursday (Korean Standard Time) that Mickelson voluntarily entered the facility and has since been discharged. A representative for Mickelson told TMZ that "Phil was receiving treatment for family trauma and addiction."

People magazine also confirmed the stay with a spokesperson for Mickelson. The exact timing and duration of the treatment, as well as the specific nature of the addiction, were not disclosed.

The news comes amid Mickelson's prolonged absence from competition this year. In February, he withdrew from early-season LIV Golf events, citing a need to focus on "family health issues" alongside his wife Amy. He returned to play at the LIV Golf South Africa event in March but stepped away again shortly after.

In April, he skipped the Masters Tournament and the PGA Championship, again citing family health concerns. The South Africa event was the only LIV Golf tournament Mickelson entered this year.

Mickelson has previously spoken openly about his gambling problem. In 2023, he revealed that his gambling had developed into an addiction and that he had been seeking professional help for years.

What his camp disclosed this time, however, concerns treatment for "family trauma and addiction." It has not been confirmed whether the treatment is directly related to the gambling addiction he previously made public. No timeline has been set for his return to the course.