“Phil Mickelson Denies Betting on 2012 Ryder Cup, Accused by Billy Walters”

Phil Mickelson has denied allegations that he bet on the 2012 Ryder Cup. Entrepreneur Billy Walters claimed that Mickelson asked him to place a $400,000 wager on the U.S. team to win the cup. Mickelson has denied the accusations and stated that he would never undermine the integrity of the game. Walters alleged that Mickelson had a sports wagering partnership with him and placed bets through offshore accounts. Whether Mickelson actually placed the wager remains unknown. CBSSports.com reported

Phil Mickelson has refuted claims that he placed a bet on the 2012 Ryder Cup, following allegations made by entrepreneur Billy Walters. In Walters’ book “Gambler: Secrets from a Life at Risk,” an excerpt published by Golf Digest details Mickelson’s supposed gambling habits and includes a conversation between the two about a potential $400,000 wager on the U.S. team. Mickelson, however, has denied the allegations and asserted his commitment to the integrity of the game. He also acknowledged his past struggles with gambling addiction and expressed his satisfaction with his progress in therapy.

The passage from Walters’ book suggests that Mickelson contacted him during the 2012 Ryder Cup, expressing confidence in the American team’s ability to win and asking Walters to place the substantial bet on their victory. Walters, surprised by the request, reminded Mickelson of the consequences of gambling on one’s own team and declined to participate. Ultimately, the U.S. team lost the tournament, and Mickelson was among the players who suffered defeat in their individual matches.

Despite Mickelson’s denial, it remains unclear whether he actually placed the bet in question. His partnership with Walters ended in 2014. Mickelson has previously acknowledged his past reckless gambling behavior and the efforts he has made to address it through therapy. He emphasized his family’s financial security and expressed his optimism about his personal progress.

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