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Phil Mickelson plays a shot on the fifth hole during the first round of The Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course on January 26, 2022 in La Jolla, California.

Amid controversy, Phil Mickelson will miss the Masters for the 1st time in 28 years

Mar 22, 2022
News of his absence comes after the golfer publicly apologized for controversial comments he made about Saudi Arabia and a new Saudi-backed golf league.
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Phil Mickelson, seen at the Charles Schwab Series at Ozarks National in 2020, says he "used words I sincerely regret" in an interview about a Saudi-financed golf league.

Phil Mickelson apologizes for controversial comments about a Saudi-backed golf league

Feb 23, 2022
The six-time major winner said he "used words I sincerely regret" in an interview about a Saudi-financed golf league in which he brushed aside human rights violations by the Saudi regime.
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B/R Live To Offer Refunds On Mickelson/Woods Match-Up

Nov 26, 2018

If you signed up for the pay-per-view telecast of last Friday’s golf match between Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, you may have a refund coming. 

B/R Live is offering refunds to those who experienced technical difficulties during the Las Vegas match, which was won by Mickelson. 

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Mickelson Wins Match Against Woods With Birdie On 22nd Hole

Nov 24, 2018

Phil Mickelson beat Tiger Woods in overtime Friday in their $9 million pay-per-view match in Las Vegas that ended up free for many viewers because of technical problems.

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Southern Nevada Golf Course To Host Wood, Mickelson Showdown

Aug 23, 2018

The winner-take-all match between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson is on. 

WarnerMedia says it has secured the rights for a pay-per-view event it is promoting as "The Match."

It will be 18 holes between Woods and Mickelson held Thanksgiving weekend at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas. 

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Gambler, Convict Walters Turns Up Heat on Golfer Mickelson

Apr 10, 2018

The 2018 Masters at Augusta National golf course ended Sunday with Patrick Reed taking home his first major championship in dramatic fashion.

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Billy Walters Convicted In Insider Trading Case

Apr 07, 2017

Las Vegas sports gambler Billy Walters was found guilty Friday in a trial related to an insider trading scheme.

Reuters reports Walters faced 10 counts, ranging from wire fraud to conspiracy.

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Las Vegas Gambler To Face Insider Trading Charges

Mar 13, 2017

Las Vegas gambler William "Billy" Walters is going to trial Monday on charges of making more than $40 million through insider trading.

Walters is renown as a wealthy professional sports gambler, with connections to star golfer Phil Mickelson.

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The Latest: Phil Mickelson To Repay $1 Million In SEC Case

May 20, 2016

NEW YORK (AP) — A Las Vegas gambler accused of orchestrating an insider trading scheme involving pro golfer Phil Mickelson posted a $1 million bond to be freed from federal custody in Nevada ahead of a June 1 court date in U.S. District Court in New York.

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Three-time Masters winner Phil Mickelson, shown at the Honda Classic golf tournament last year, benefited from insider trading of Dean Foods stock, according to U.S. officials. He has not been charged.

Golfer Phil Mickelson Is Named In Insider Trading Case

May 19, 2016
U.S. officials say the former chairman of Dean Foods passed inside information to famed gambler Billy Walters, who then tipped off Mickelson. The SEC wants Mickelson to turn over $931,000.
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LV Sports Bettor Billy Walters Arrested

May 19, 2016

Las Vegas based sports gambler Billy Walters was arrested Wednesday and faces charges on insider trading.

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Las Vegas Gambler Linked To Insider Trading

Jan 26, 2015
Las Vegas developer and gambler Billy Walters is being linked to billionaire Carl Icahn and golfer Phil Mickelson in an insider trading investigation....
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