Phil Mickelson Gambling

by Jerry "Jet" Whittaker
July 14, 2006

Gambling and Sports always go hand in hand. Several sportspersons are always surrounded by gambling controversy. The case is no different regarding Phil Mickelson. Phil Mickelson has been alleged of being involved in gambling from a long time.

Phil Mickelson and Gambling

Phil Mickelson is a golf star. He is a big name in the world of golf with a great track record. He started playing golf at a very young age. He is said to have held the golf stick and swing it since he was one and a half years of age. It is said that Mickelson is born just to play golf. Mickelson continues to play the game at the very best level and has set very high standards which only a few can achieve. He is one of o­nly a handful of players to capture more than twenty Tour victories. His achievements include the 2004 Masters and 2005 PGA Championship, and play o­n 5 Ryder Cup and 6 Presidents Cup teams. It was also reported that according to tour spokesperson Bob Combs Mickelson and his victim, Mike Weir, committed a "technical violation" of tour regulations. According to golf regulations a player is prohibited from placing bets on a golf tournament. Golf magazines have also reported as to why Phil Mickelson does not play well in the British Open, which suggests his involvement in gambling.

Phil Mickelson has said to have broken the rules of PGA which clearly mentions that a player cannot and must not intend to have any financial interest, either direct or indirect, in the performance or the winnings of another player. He must not gamble and have the urge of earning through purse-splitting, prize money insurance, financial assistance, and bets or otherwise. According to reports though Mickelson did not compromise on the integrity of the game he did gamble on the game which is a technical violation.

Phil Mickelson had also been accused of being involved in gambling when he predicted on his that the Baltimore Ravens would win the Super Bowl. This was mentioned on his website which sparked the gambling controversy. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Mickelson earned $560,000. He had placed a bet with 28-1 odds.

Thus this suggests the connection between sports and gambling. There has also been a strange co-incidence where the top players have been allegedly involved in gambling.

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