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Phil Mickelson’s billion dollar wagers: Explosive allegations include $100 million in lost bets | Golf News – Times of India

Phil Mickelson can’t catch a break. The veteran golfer, who’s got a lot of backlash over the past year finds himself in the eye of yet another storm. Unlike the last few times when Mickelson has been criticised for disparaging both—the PGA and LIV Golf Tours—and subsequently signing up for the latter, this time, the damage has been done by revelations from an upcoming book penned by former associate and golfing buddy Billy Walters.77-year-old Walters, who is a well-known figure in professional betting circles, was convicted of insider trading and has spent five years in prison. In his book, ‘Gambling: Secrets from a life of risk,’ Walter alleges that Mickelson has lost over $100 million in bad debts and wagered close to one billion dollars in his betting career.Mickelson’s gambling prob...
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Phil Mickelson has wagered more than $1 billion, according to book by renowned ga

Phil Mickelson has wagered more than $1 billion over the last three decades and wanted to place a $400,000 bet on the 2012 Ryder Cup while playing for Team USA, according to a much-anticipated book by renowned gambler Billy Walters.The stunning betting estimates Walters provides — from his own detailed record from what he describes as two reliable sources — are detailed in an excerpt of Walters’ book, “Gambler: Secrets from a Life of Risk.”It is scheduled to be available Aug. 22. The FirePit Collective obtained an excerpt of the book. Mickelson’s management group did not immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press seeking comment. Walters is widely regarded as America’s most famous gambler who claims to have a winning streak of more than 30 straight years. He said he ende...
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Jon Rahm follows Ballesteros with Masters glory | Golf News – Times of India

AUGUSTA: Jon Rahm was nearly in tears after winning an emotional triumph at the Masters on Sunday, what would have been the 66th birthday of his idol Seve Ballesteros.Rahm overcame a four-stroke deficit at the start of a marathon 40-hole final day at Augusta National to defeat Americans Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson by four shots for his second major title, a victory that returns him to world number one."This one was for Seve," Rahm said. "He was up there helping, and help he did."The 28-year-old Spaniard said he felt bolstered by the spirit of the late Ballesteros, who won his second Masters title 40 years ago."For me to get it done on the 40th anniversary of his win, his birthday, on Easter Sunday, it's incredibly meaningful," Rahm said.Rahm achieved what he called a "true honor" i...