(New York) Phil Mickelson on Friday denied wanting to bet on the 2012 Ryder Cup after a former professional bettor’s memoir was published on Thursday claiming the American golfer gambled more than $1 billion on tournament golf during his career. career.

In a statement to the American press, Mickelson brushed aside accusations from professional bettor Billy Walters who claimed in his memoir Gambling: Secrets of a Life at Risk that the six-time major winner tried to bet $400,000 on the from the 2012 Ryder Cup which he played.

“I’ve never bet on the Ryder Cup,” Mickelson said, denying any bets on the 2012 edition of the competition being won by Europe after an incredible comeback on the final day.

For his part, Walters claimed that Mickelson asked him to bet $400,000 on the victory of the American team in the 2012 Ryder Cup, which he refused.

“While it is common knowledge that I always appreciate a friendly bet on the course, I would never undermine the integrity of the game,” added the confident golfer who struggled to deal with his addiction to sports betting by following therapy.

Long close, the two men saw their relationship sour when Walters was accused of insider trading.