Phil Mickelson insists he did not place bets on Ryder Cup

Phil Mickelson has insisted he never bet on the Ryder Cup after it was alleged he wanted to do so while playing in the 2012 contest at Medinah.

In an excerpt from the forthcoming book: "Gambler: Secrets from a Life at Risk," by Billy Walters, Walters recounted details of the bets he and Mickelson formerly made together.

Walters writes that Mickelson was so confident that the United States would regain the Ryder Cup in 2012 that he asked Walters to bet $400,000 for him on that result.

Walters declined and writes that he had "no idea" if Mickelson made such a bet, one which would have lost as Europe recovered from 10-6 down to win by a point.

However, Mickelson has insisted he never bet on the Ryder Cup after it was alleged he wanted to do so while playing in the 2012 contest at Medinah.

In a statement released on social media after his pro-am round ahead of the LIV Golf event in New Jersey, Mickelson said: "I never bet on the Ryder Cup.

"While it is well known that I always enjoy a friendly wager on the course, I would never undermine the integrity of the game. I have also been very open about my gambling addiction.

"I have previously conveyed my remorse, took responsibility, have gotten help, have been fully committed to therapy that has positively impacted me, and I feel good about where I am now."

I never bet on the Ryder Cup. While it is well known that I always enjoy a friendly wager on the course, I would never undermine the integrity of the game. I have also been very open about my gambling addiction. I have previously conveyed my remorse, took responsibility, have…

Days before the first LIV event last year, Mickelson told Sports Illustrated that he was embarrassed by his "reckless" gambling but insisted his decision to