The excerpt from Billy Walters new book “Gambler – Secrets from A Life at Risk”, was released on Thursday. Walters revealed in the excerpt that Phil tried to bet against Walters on the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
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“Have You Lost Your Fucking Mind?” I asked him. You must remember what happened with Pete Rose, the former Cincinnati Reds’ manager who was banned from baseball after he bet on his team. “You are seen as the modern-day Arnold Palmer,” i added. You’d risk it all for this? “I don’t want to be involved in this.”
“Alright. Alright,” he replied.
Walters was unsure whether Phil could place the wager somewhere else.
Phil Mickelson, after the story was widely circulated online for several hours, issued a written statement to Evin priest of Golf Digest Australia stating that he has never placed a bet on the Ryder Cup.
Phil Mickelson issued a statement to refute allegations that he was betting on the Ryder Cup 2012 while playing in it. Says he “never bet on the Ryder Cup.” pic.twitter.com/QfrR2Havjb
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“I have never bet on Ryder Cup.” “I never bet on the Ryder Cup.”
I have been open and honest about my gambling problem. I have expressed my regret, taken responsibility, gotten help, and have been committed to therapy. This has had a positive impact on me, and I feel great about where I am today.”
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