Unfazed by Outrageous Gambling Claims, Phil Mickelson Once Again Strives To Rise Against All Odds at 53: ‘I’m Working Really Hard’

Phil Mickelson is a free spirit, not too bothered by worldly happenings. He lately found himself in deep water after his old partner Billy Walters made big revelations about his gambling habits but Mickelson doesn’t appear to be affected too much by the news.

And as he performs this week at a LIV event, he has chosen to put his concentration toward achieving a win for himself and his team. Giving an insight into his game plan this week and hoping to end his two-year drought, Mickelson had some big goals to talk about at Bedminster on Saturday. Let’s dive into the story.

Amid gambling allegations, Phil Mickelson is chasing a LIV victory

The news that has surfaced this week about Mickelson’s incurable addiction to gambling across all sports has made its impact felt. However unfazed by the rumor mill, Phil Mickelson is as determined as ever. This week he is performing at the LIV Golf Bedminster event and the only thought that is occupying his mind is to score a good win.

At the event’s after-press, Mickelson was asked what would it mean for him to win a LIV Golf tournament at 53. He replied “Yeah, it would mean a lot to me to win one of these events. I am really trying hard. That’s a strong goal of mine. I’m working hard to do it.” Mickelson expressed that a win at LIV will be a big stepping stone for him and he is looking forward to achieving that in Sunday’s round.

Mickelson’s last big victory came in 2021 at the PGA Championship. At that time, Phil was still with the PGA Tour. The victory made him the oldest player to win a major championship at the age of 50. Then the next year his move to LIV Golf came. And Mickelson has been on the lookout for another big win ever since.

Mickelson hopes for a victory this weekend at Bedminster

At the press meet, Mickelson was also asked about his LIV team HyFlyers GC, and why he thinks they are trending this week. The team captain answered that it is the little things and the combined effort that is working out for them. Personally, he thinks that his short game has improved. He has got better at driving the ball straight. “The game is getting easier, but you have to put it all together to score. I’ve hit a lot of good iron shots, too, and have had a lot of good opportunities to make some putts and birdies.” He hopes that these things will eventually work out for him and his team.

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