Republished with full copyrights permissions obtained from the Sports Today Magazine.

Renowned golfer Phil Mickelson, who was once a beloved figure in the game, has recently faced criticism from former Ryder Cup captain Lanny Wadkins. Wadkins, speaking on Golf Channel’s Golf Today, expressed his disappointment in Mickelson’s conduct over the last decade. These remarks come in the wake of shocking allegations about Mickelson’s gambling activities and mindset during the 2012 Ryder Cup.

Wadkins, who captained Team USA in the 1995 Ryder Cup, spoke candidly about his views on Mickelson’s recent trajectory. Wadkins highlighted Mickelson’s potential as a Ryder Cup captain and expressed regret that Mickelson had seemingly forfeited the opportunity. While Mickelson denies the allegations made in an excerpt from Billy Walters’ book, scrutiny has intensified regarding his involvement in high-stakes gambling.

Due to his association with LIV Golf, Mickelson’s involvement in the 2023 Ryder Cup has been effectively barred. Mickelson’s lucrative association with the Saudi-backed tour has not only contributed to his exclusion from this prestigious competition but has also led to him enticing other star players away from the PGA Tour towards LIV Golf. Mickelson could have potentially earned a spot on the American Ryder Cup team based on his performance across all four majors, similar to Brooks Koepka.

Having participated in 12 Ryder Cups, Mickelson has amassed 21.5 points for Team USA, winning the competition in 1999, 2008, and 2016. However, his absence from the most recent editions, including the defeat in 2018 at the hands of the European team, has undoubtedly raised questions about his future involvement and impact on the competition.

Lanny Wadkins’ harsh critique of Phil Mickelson reflects the disappointment many in the golf community have felt watching Mickelson’s perceived decline both on and off the course. While Mickelson’s achievements and contributions to the game should not be overlooked, there is growing concern over his choices and their impact on his legacy. As the golf world grapples with these allegations, it remains to be seen how Mickelson will respond and whether he can redeem himself in the eyes of his peers and fans alike.

This post “Lanny Wadkins Criticizes Phil Mickelson, Calling Him Disappointing Figure in Golf” was published with full copyrights permissions obtained from the Sports Today Magazine.