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Phil Mickelson's status as a golfer has brought him to fame and earned him many accolades throughout his days as a professional. The six-time major champion currently plays on the Saudi PIF-backed LIV Golf league.Apart from that, Mickelson often likes to meddle in the deep waters of American politics. His fans on social media are well aware of Lefty's stance regarding the battle between Sable Offshore Corporation and the California Coastal Commission. Recently, an article from Hunterbrook Media, an open-source financial firm, shared some serious allegations against Phil Mickelson.The media outlet accused the six-time major champion of passing on valuable non-public information about the Houston-based SOC to a private investment group. These allegations hint at potential insider trading, and if they turn out to be true, it will be a direct violation of the SEC Regulation Fair Disclosure. However, Phil Mickelson has completely shot down these claims.Apart from that, Mickelson has revealed in a post on X that he is currently represented by defamation counsel Tom Clare. The LIV golfer also sent a strong message to other publications that might repost the Hunterbrook Media report. Phil Mickelson wrote:"I know from experience that being in the public eye makes me a frequent target for sensationalized media coverage. I get that it comes with the territory but there are legal limits on false reports. And while I may have been willing to "let it go" in the past, I'm no longer going to sit quietly and take it when those lines are crossed. I have retained world-class defamation counsel Tom Clare to advise and represent me on this "article" by Hunterbrook and anyone who reposts it."Phil Mickelson @PhilMickelsonLINKI know from experience that being in the public eye makes me a frequent target for sensationalized media coverage. I get that it comes with the territory but there are legal limits on false reports. And while I may have been willing to "let it go" in the past, I'm no longerPhil Mickelson's support for the SOC has remained unparalleled so far. The veteran pro has also slammed the CCC when the latter issued two cease and desist orders and slapped SOC with fines worth $18 million and other criminal charges. Apart from that, Mickelson has challenged California Governor Gavin to a town hall debate regarding the ongoing Sable Offshore Corp drama twice.When Phil Mickelson claimed that Sable Offshore Corporation is a "true win-win" for CaliforniaBesides vouching for SOC, Mickelson once explained the reason behind his strong support for the Houston-based corporation. Back in September, the veteran golfer advocated for restarting Sable Offshore's oil production off the Santa Barbara coast.On his X timeline, Phil Mickelson cited studies to support his claims regarding SOC's operations being environmentally friendly. In his tweet, Mickelson wrote:"The reason I became involved with Sable Offshore $SOC is simple: the data shows it’s a true win-win for California — especially our environment... When Sable restarts operations, it will obviously benefit the company and its shareholders. But more importantly, it will benefit all Californians..."Phil Mickelson @PhilMickelsonLINK📢 An Important Open Letter to All Californians — Especially Santa Barbara Residents The reason I became involved with Sable Offshore $SOC is simple: the data shows it’s a true win-win for California — especially our environment. When Sable restarts operations, it willApart from slamming the California Coastal Commission multiple times, Mickelson has criticized the EDC. In another post, the Californian pro labelled EDC as the Environmental Death Council and explained how SOC will be able to extract oil from the ocean floors despite restrictions.
