Phil Mickelson's Wife Amy Mickelson Is a Cancer Survivor Who Weathered Family Trauma
Amy Mickelson is the wife of professional golfer Phil Mickelson and the mother of his three kids. She has weather several family difficulties throughout the course of her lengthy marriage to Mickelson, including breast cancer.
Amy and Phil Mickelson "have been married since 1996 and have three children. She nearly died in 2003 after complications arose from the birth of their youngest child, Evan," Jacksonville.com reported in 2009, when announcing that Amy was diagnosed with cancer.
The family is undergoing another traumatic sequence of events.
Golf Digest broke the story on June 11, 2026, that Mickelson was accused "Phil Mickelson accused "of inappropriate contact with female course employee." According to Gold Digest, Mickelson's rep "confirms he's no longer at club."
"Any misunderstanding has been cleared up. Phil continues to attend to a family health matter and is uncertain when he will be able to return to professional golf," a representative for Mickelson told Golf Digest. The woman's name was not published.
Phil Mickelson's Wife Is a Former Cheerleader
The Jacksonville.com story noted that Mickelson's wife "is a former Phoenix Suns cheerleader and a constant presence with her husband, either walking with him during most of his rounds or working with him on charities related to the military and children."
In that story, Katie Mattiace, the wife of another professional golfer, said of Amy, "I never see her when she isn't upbeat, smiling and happy. She's going to do very well because of her attitude. I'm convinced of that. And if you ask yourself, 'Why someone like Amy?' Maybe one answer is that she will beat this and be an example and an inspiration to other people in the same situation. Knowing Amy, she will then turn around and be one of the best spokespersons for fighting this disease that you could find."
According to AOL.com, Phil Mickelson's mother was also diagnosed with cancer, but both she and Amy recovered.
Phil Mickelson Did Not Participate in Recent LIV Events Because He & Wife Amy Mickelson Were Dealing With a 'Family Health Matter'
In February, Mickelson revealed that he and Amy were dealing with a "family health matter."
"I will not be able to participate in the first two LIV Events as Amy and I need to be present for a family health matter," Mickelson wrote in a statement posted to Instagram. "I can't wait to compete again and look forward to rejoining my teammates as soon as possible. In the meantime, Ollie Schniederjans will step in for me in Riyadh as I root on HyFlyers GC from afar."
He reiterated the concern in April, writing, "Unfortunately, I will not play in the Masters tournament next week and will be out for an extended period of time as my family continues to navigate a personal health matter. I have great respect for Augusta National Golf Club and it is definitely the most special week of the year. I wish everyone the best of luck and will be watching."
He has not clarified the nature of the family health matter. However, in 2009, Jacksonville.com, reported that "news that Amy Mickelson was diagnosed with breast cancer hit the extended PGA Tour family hard...and the response was an outpouring of prayers and best wishes for the wife of the three-time major champion and 2007 Players champion."
Phil Mickelson Is Accused of 'Unwanted Conduct'
Golf Digest based its report on multiple sources and alleged that the accusations involved The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe, California. According to ESPN, "where the six-time major champion has played and practiced for decades" at that club and is alleged to no longer be welcome there. "The unwanted contact was said to have happened earlier this spring," ESPN alleged.
According to ESPN, Golf Digest's reporting alleges that Mickelson "approached the woman in the clubhouse and made nonconsensual and inappropriate physical contact with her. The woman rejected his advances and reported it to her supervisors." He was then allegedly asked to leave the club.
"Following a staff member report of member misconduct, the club provided immediate and ongoing support to the staff member, conducted a thorough independent investigation of the incident and took decisive action. This individual is no longer a member of The Farms Golf Club," the club told Golf Digest. "To protect the safety and privacy of our staff and member, we are unable to speak further on the matter."
According to ESPN, Mickelson was previously accused of insider trading, although he was not criminally charged.
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jun 11, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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This story was originally published June 11, 2026 at 7:48 PM.