Does Phil Mickelson Have a Gambling Problem?

Phil Mickelson used to be known as golf’s sweetheart. But now, after recent allegations have come out that Phil is addicted to gambling, people have changed their minds. We sat down with Phil over Zoom to find out if he has a gambling problem.

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This interview was conducted over Zoom on October 6, 2023. I have transcribed most of it below to the best of my abilities.

JB: Hello Phil. Can you hear me?

PM: Hey, how’s it going? Yep, I can hear you just fine. What did you say your name was again?

JB: How are you doing today?

PM: Good.

JB: Great. Great. Cool, cool. Okay, let’s see here. Sorry, I’m just looking for my note cards. I know they are here somewhere. Ummm….can you just…hold on for a second. I gotta grab my note cards. I’m so sorry.

PM: Sure, no problem. And I’m sorry but what did you say your name was again?

JB: Goddamnit! I’m so sorry, Phil. I know they’re here somewhere.

PM: Uhhh…

JB: Oh fuck. Fuck. I had all my questions written on these fucking note cards. Fuck man, where are they? Fuck man! FUUUUCK! I can’t believe I lost my goddamn note cards. Phil, I’m so sorry can you just hang on for a second, I think they might be in my car. Just gimme a sec. Fuck! I’m so sorry.

PM: What the…

(It sounds like he starts talking to someone off camera here and he said some stuff about me under his breath that questioned my professionalism but I will not transcribe what he said here because his remarks were hurtful and reflected poorly on me.)

JB: Hey Phil, sorry just need another minute or two. Everything is fine. I’m so sorry. Fuck.

PM: Is this guy serious?

(Again, after a few more minutes he appears to be talking to someone off camera and he said a few more very hurtful things about me that I will not transcribe for fear that it will make me look bad.)

PM: Hello? Is anyone there? Is this some kind of joke?

(He starts laughing here and him and his “buddy” really start calling me out and saying they can’t believe I am a real journalist and they begin to question the journalistic integrity of The Sports Gutter, as well as my credentials. They really start laughing hard and Phil sarcastically says “thanks for the interview” as he logs off the Zoom call, laughing his fat face off.)

JB: Got ‘em! I found them. Phil? Phil are you there? Hello? Phil? Phil are you there? Phil? Hello? Can you hear me? Fuck! Fuck I can’t believe this. Phil? Phil are you there? Phil? FUUUUUUUUUCKKKK! Goddamnit! Phil? Phil are you there? Fuck.

(I try calling back for the next hour and he doesn’t answer.)