Phil Mickelson insists gambling not behind decision to join LIV Golf

Mickelson is embarrassed by his 'reckless' gambling but insists his decision to join the controversial Saudi-backed Series this week has nothing to do with financial difficulty

Six-time major winner Phil Mickelson admits he is embarrassed about his “reckless” gambling (Richard Sellers/PA)

Phil Mickelson is embarrassed by his “reckless” gambling but insists his decision to join the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series this week has nothing to do with financial difficulty.

Reports have suggested the six-time major winner lost about 40million US dollars (£32m) between 2010 and 2014.