PHIL MICKELSON won't be betting on football this year—much less the Ryder Cup—saying in a lengthy social media post Monday that he previously crossed the line from moderation into addiction and “it wasn't any fun.” “The money wasn't ever the issue since our financial security has never been threatened, but I was so distracted I wasn't able
Phil Mickelson: The money wasn’t ever the issue since our financial security has never been threatened.social media post“The money wasn’t ever the issue since our financial security has never been threatened, but I was so distracted I wasn’t able to be present with the ones I love and caused a lot of harm,” Mickelson wrote in the post.
“But hopefully you WILL have a strong and supportive partner who is willing to help you through being your worst self, and through your worst moments like I have in Amy,” he said of his wife. Mickelson has previously talked about his gambling habits and said he sought help. In his post, he said his addiction led to not being present for those he loved.