Former Ryder Cup captain Lanny Wadkins labelled Phil Mickelson one of the most ‘disappointing figures in golf’ and suggested he will likely never captain a US Ryder Cup team in the wake of his latest gambling allegations.
Mickelson’s troubles with gambling addiction have been brought back to the surface recently after an excerpt from the soon-to-be-released book by professional gambler Billy Walters made some strong allegations about the six-time Major champion’s historical gambling.
In the book, Walters alleges that Mickelson bet nearly $1 billion on sport over the years, racking up losses of around $100 million, including once asking about wagering $400,000 on the outcome of the 2012 Ryder Cup in which he featured.
Such revelations have brought Mickelson back under the spotlight, with Wadkins one of many who were highly critical.
“[It’s] very disconcerting,” he said speaking on Golf Channel. “I don’t know if there has ever been a more disappointing figure in golf than Phil Mickelson, seeing what’s transpired with him over the last 10-plus years.
“He was the beloved figure for a long time. We all marvelled at the way he could play. But nothing looks kosher about what he’s doing these days.”
“I don’t know if there has ever been a more disappointing figure in the game of golf than Phil Mickelson.”1995 Ryder Cup captain Lanny Wadkins didn’t hold back when @eamonlynch and @damonhackGC asked about the newest allegations against Mickelson and the state of pro golf. pic.twitter.com/TXISeHZiM6August 14, 2023
Wadkins won the PGA Championship in 1977 and was captain of the US Ryder Cup team in 1995 when Europe won for just the second time on US soil at Oak Hill Country Club. That is not an honour he believes will be bestowed upon Mickelson now, however.
“He probably would’ve been a two-time captain,” Wadkins added. “Now he’s not going to be involved. It’s really kind of a shame. He’s really self-imploded, and he just continues to do it at every turn.
“It’s disappointing and sad. It’s sad that we have people in our game that think they’re bigger than the game, and obviously Phil thinks he’s…
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