Exclusive | Phil Mickelson rejects allegation he showed nude selfie to woman, calls misconduct expos drive-by shooting

Phil Mickelson is denying he was ever forced out of golf clubs and rejects claims that he showed a woman a nude photo of himself — accusing a golf writer of publishing an “anonymously sourced drive-by shooting.”Representatives for the six-time major champion provided The Post with an exclusive statement accusing Skratch reporter Alan Shipnuck of relying on anonymous sources and factual distortions in his article.Shipnuck’s investigation, published by Skratch last week, included claims by Ashley Perez, the then-wife of pro golfer Pat Perez, that Mickelson showed her an explicit photo of himself and propositioned her in 2015.The article also cited anonymous sources who alleged Mickelson’s departures from The Farms Golf Club, The Madison Club and The Bridges were tied to allegations of inappropriate advances toward women and other personal misconduct.Mickelson previously denied the allegations, with his attorney saying he had video evidence to refute accusations centered on Farms Golf Club in particular.Shipnuck’s article alleged that Mickelson’s departure from The Farms Golf Club “seems to be part of a larger pattern,” pointing to what it described as his “abrupt departures” from The Madison Club and The Bridges.Citing anonymous sources, Shipnuck’s story suggested the exits were tied to Mickelson’s personal conduct and left readers with the impression he had been forced out of multiple private clubs.Shipnuck’s investigation also delved into Mickelson’s marriage, citing anonymous sources who speculated that his wife, Amy, played a role in his departures from the exclusive golf clubs.The article also pointed to the family’s use of Apple’s “Find My” location-sharing feature, suggesting it reflected strain in the couple’s relationship.The investigation by Shipnuck cited anonymous sources who alleged Mickelson paid club employees to hold onto his cellphone while he met with other women, an arrangement the article suggested was inten...