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Phil Mickelson is dealing with family issues.<\/p>\n
Phil Mickelson sought treatment<\/a> for \u201cfamily trauma and addiction\u201d and has left the facility, his representative said Sept. 30. TMZ Sports first reported the news. Mickelson, 56, entered voluntarily, according to the report.<\/p>\n The representative did not say when he entered, how long he stayed or which addiction he faced. Mickelson said in 2023 that he had struggled with a gambling addiction.<\/p>\n Mickelson cited a \u201cfamily health matter\u201d on Feb. 1 and missed much of golf in 2026. Mickelson\u2019s son had been unwell.<\/p>\n However, in June, two reports brought forward allegations of misconduct against Mickelson. Little is known about how his family took the allegations.<\/p>\n Photos from July showed his wife Amy without her wedding ring<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tiger Woods and Tony Romo also faced arrests and public fallout in 2026. He announced on March 31 that he would step away to seek treatment.<\/p>\n Romo is working with doctors on his health. The fallout cost him his job. CBS Sports and Romo mutually agreed to part ways on Oct. 2, ending a nine-year run.<\/p>\n But Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee predicts no such thing for Mickelson.<\/p>\n Chamblee Sees a Path Back for Phil Mickelson<\/p>\n \n Chamblee expects the sport to forgive Mickelson<\/a> if he owns his mistakes. Chamblee made the remarks on \u2018We Need a Fourth Podcast\u2019.<\/p>\n Chamblee described a \u201cpretty forgiving world.\u201d He said Mickelson fights personal demons but is not alone in that fight.<\/p>\n Chamblee said Mickelson would have been \u201cArnold Palmer reincarnated\u201d had he never joined LIV. By his account, Mickelson would have captained the Ryder Cup many times and served as an Augusta honorary starter. He also would have become CBS\u2019 lead golf analyst, Chamblee said.<\/p>\n Chamblee said Mickelson could return if he admits his mistakes and apologizes for the damage he caused.<\/p>\n \u201cI think if he came back and said, \u2018Look, I\u2019ve made mistakes, I\u2019ve tried to deal with them, sorry for the damage I\u2019ve caused. The game\u2019s been so good to me and for the rest of my life, I\u2019m going to try and be good back to it\u2026\u2019 I think everyone would put their arms around him and go, \u2018Welcome back, sorry you had so much trouble, hope you get your life straightened out.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n Chamblee added that everyone has faced, or will face, some battle.<\/p>\n How Mickelson Could Fit in a Restructured LIV?<\/p>\n LIV\u2019s 2027 plan calls for 10 events, down from 14. Five would be team events and five would be individual tournaments. A part-time schedule would fit that format.<\/p>\n Mickelson received a guarantee worth about $200 million when he joined LIV in 2022. Sportico reported he owned a 0.23% stake in LIV when it filed. He also secured a 25% stake in HyFlyers GC, the team he captains.<\/p>\n Those stakes give him a financial reason to stay involved. It is unclear what happens to his LIV stake under the restructuring.<\/p>\n Mickelson has not said whether he will play for LIV in 2027. Mickelson\u2019s camp has not announced a return date.<\/p>\n Unresolved allegations could complicate his role with sponsors and investors. If LIV fails to emerge from bankruptcy, Mickelson would lose his team platform.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tDibyendu Mondal<\/a> Dibyendu Mondal is a contributor for Heavy Sports with special focus on golf, football, basketball and soccer. With more than two years of experience, he has managed to reach close to 7 million people through his writing. He previously worked as a contributor for Athlon Sports and Sportskeeda. More about Dibyendu Mondal<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getty Phil Mickelson is dealing with family issues. 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GettyPhil Mickelson celebrates with his wife Amy.\n<\/p>\n