Phil Mickelson Responds to His “Called-Out” Gambling Losses

Recently it has come out that Phil Mickelson has a bit of a gambling addiction. Ok it’s not really news to anyone who has known he is that the man loves to make a wager or twelve. With all the news and stories in recent days coming up about how often he really bets, none was more surprising to me than the story Gary McCord shared via the Firepit collective.

Per Mickelson’s gambling, this is a favorite story, from “Phil”:

“When I was in the tower,” says former CBS announcer Gary McCord, “every time Phil got to my hole, Bones would look up at me and I would flash the odds. If Phil had a fifteen-footer, I’d flash three fingers, which…

— Fire Pit Collective (@firepitstories) August 10, 2023

When all the drama and chaos around LIV happened Phil went silent on social media for some time. That’s not what happened today as he has addressed the comments about him and his addiction.

I never bet on the Ryder Cup. While it is well known that I always enjoy a friendly wager on the course, I would never undermine the integrity of the game.

I have also been very open about my gambling addiction. I have previously conveyed my remorse, took responsibility, have…

— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) August 10, 2023

Phil has always been all over any and all opportunities to make money. When you have had the success he has had and you’ve got that money he’s got why not place a bet. No athlete is more well known to place a bet on anything and everything than Micheal Jordan. 

At the end of the day Phil can afford it.  As long as it doesn’t come out that he bet against himself or the US to lose the Ryder Cup then this story will die off as quickly as it take Phil to place another bet.