Gambling losses in ‘millions’
Golf: Phil Mickelson reported gambling losses of more than $US40 million
($NZ62.34 million) from 201014, the author of an unauthorised biography on the golfer claims.
Author Alan Shipnuck’s upcoming Mickelson book was the source of controversial remarks Mickelson made about Saudi financiers backing a rival golf circuit.
Shipnuck released another excerpt yesterday
Shipnuck wrote that the number was uncovered by auditors during an insider trading investigation that Mickelson was involved in in 2016. ‘‘Mickelson’s love of gambling is fundamental to understanding his style of play as a golfer. It might also explain the Saudi seduction,’’ Shipnuck wrote.
He then connected Mickelson’s constant pursuit of money to his gambling issues.
Mickelson has registered for the PGA Championship (where he would be the defending champ) and US Open, along with applying for a waiver to enter the first event of the LIV Golf Invitational Series. He has not made up his mind regarding any schedule plans or events. — Field Level Media