‘So Proud’: Phil Mickelson Completely Brushes Aside Gambling Controversy as He Eyes Redemption at $25 Million Event

The golf world is collectively focusing on Phil Mickelson currently. And not because of his game. Lefty has been in the headlines because of his gambling addictions, yet again! So a Twitter post from him on Sunday might be an attempt to remind everyone that he has a round to look forward to at present and that nothing else is bothering him.

He is currently playing at LIV Golf’s Bedminster Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey. Referencing that, he addressed the golf community and opened up about where he and his team stand at present. It comes across as a vulnerable moment for the pro golfer! Let’s dive into the story.

Phil Mickelson gets emotional in a tweet

Lefty will play on Sunday in the final round in an attempt to grab his first LIV win. He is in close competition with two other champions. Cameron Smith is leading the tournament with a four-shot lead. At the same time, Dean Burmester is tied for the second position with Phil Mickelson.

In his Twitter post after round 2, he said: “I haven’t won in 2 years, but I’m in the last group with a shot tomorrow. It’ll be tough since I’m four back of Cameron Smith, but I’m looking forward to it. ” 

Mickelson also acknowledged his team’s effort and wrote, “I’m also so proud of my team, The HyFlyers, who have made so much progress this year. We have a great shot at the podium tomorrow.” His team is at present fourth in the standings. Mickelson’s tweet about the $25 Millon event conveys how important the win is for him.

In the second round, Cameron Smith birdied three of the last four holes and eventually carded a 4-under 67. Mickelson also had the same score of 67. A bogie late into the round compromised his showing a little. At the end of round two, Smith was leading Lefty by four strokes. Mickelson was one of the chief recruits of the Saudi-backed circuit when it was launched in 2021 but he hasn’t won any event to date.

Why has Lefty been making the headlines?

Recently, an excerpt from the upcoming book of Billy Walters talked about Mickelson’s habitual gambling addictions. The topic often made the news in the previous decade, and Phil himself has also been open about it.

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Walters, being his co-partner while gambling, knows intricate details. And now he has decided to make them public. Phil is accused of betting close to $1 Billion in different sports and also putting a $400,000 wager on Ryder Cup 2012.

Post which, golfers have expressed contrary reactions. He has also issued a statement, standing his ground. Do you think the controversy will affect his game on Sunday? Or it would rather fuel his game as it did on Saturday? Do let us know in the comments section below.

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