Years After Their Controversy Hit the Fan, Truth About Phil Mickelson Finally Unraveled After Gambler’s Confession Three Months Ago
Despite his blazing performances on the greens, Phil Mickelson‘s off-course habits have garnered significant attention over the decades. In fact, the golfer’s proclivity to gambling has often made him the subject of significant scrutiny.
He is now expected to be part of an upcoming tell-all by one of the most prolific sports gamblers ever. So, what exactly went down between the two gambling enthusiasts? Let’s find out!
Notorious gambler opens up about his relationship with Phil Mickelson
Golf fans at large are highly familiar with the outrageous gambling stories involving Phil Mickelson. Alan Shipnuck’s biography of the LIV pro reported that the latter had suffered over $40,000,000 in gambling-related losses! Now, a new book by renowned sports gambler Billy Walters is expected to offer more insight into Lefty’s highly controversial habits.
So, how did Mickelson and Walters come to know each other in the first place? In an interview with ViSN earlier this year, the latter shared that they had met at a pro-am event over a decade ago
The 76-year-old also addressed the speculation that Mickelson owed him a huge sum of money. “As far as Phil owing me any money, we had a gambling relationship that lasted six years. From my perspective, I think it was more than that. I think we became friends,” he said.
