Why Phil Mickelson was kicked out of a golf club refers to several incidents and controversies, but there is no official record of Mickelson being permanently kicked out of a golf club as member, though he has faced bans and criticism. Most notable incident was in 2022 when Mickelson faced backlash for comments about Saudi Arabia and LIV Golf, leading to loss of sponsors and being disinvited from events, with some reports that he was asked not to play at certain clubs due to LIV affiliation. Another incident was early in career when Mickelson was known for gambling and was reportedly asked to leave a club in San Diego after dispute over gambling debts, but not officially kicked out. In 2023, Mickelson】 was not kicked out but was not welcome at some PGA Tour events after joining LIV Golf, which is Saudi-backed breakaway tour, and PGA Tour suspended him, so he cannot play PGA Tour events and some clubs affiliated with PGA Tour did not invite him. There was also story that Mickelson was kicked out of club for slow play as junior, but that is anecdote. As of 2024, Mickelson plays LIV Golf and is member of clubs like The Madison Club in California, and has not been kicked out of a golf club officially, but has been disinvited from PGA Tour and lost membership privileges at some clubs due to LIV. So answer is he was not officially kicked out of a golf club, but faced suspensions from PGA Tour and disinvitations due to LIV Golf comments.
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