Once a Gambling Addict, Phil Mickelson Made Heartfelt Confession and Credited Wife Amy For His Life Transformation in 2023

We all know that Phil Mickelson is one of the best golfers out there, and that’s a fact no one can argue with. The golfer came into the industry with nothing and left with a heap of fans and memories. One can only imagine the kind of legacy Mickelson has left behind for many young golfers to follow, but why are you saying all these things? Well, because like many things in the world, Mickelson’s career and personal life also faced a blow when he was trying to make a name for himself in the golf industry.

Mickelson had previously shared his story of struggling with gambling addiction. He compares it to a hurricane that wreaked havoc on his life and caused significant damage and pain. In 2023, the golfer shared a post on his X account expressing the emotions he felt on his journey to defeat the addiction. Everyone knows that Mickelson does not have a scarcity of money, but he still gambled, so it’s fairly okay for the fans to wonder why he chose to give into the habit. Well, he did explain and said,

“The money wasn’t ever the issue since our financial security has never been threatened, but I was so distracted I wasn’t able to be present with the ones I love and caused a lot of harm.” Mickelson described the situation as something that started as fun and soon spiraled out of control, becoming a harmful addiction. In his addiction days, Mickelson used to be present with his loved ones but still not actually present with them, and he understood that it has affected his loved ones in a way he could not quite contemplate. Recognizing the harm that has already been done, he took time to thank his wife, Amy Mickelson, who had his back and was his rock through the addiction.