Phil Mickelson Admits Playing Habit, Opens Up On Restoration

Golf celebrity Phil Mickelson is addressing the rumors which have adopted him for years … coming clear about his playing drawback and opening up on his profitable therapy.

Lefty dropped a press release on the matter Monday on social media … saying whereas tens of millions of followers can be having fun with their fantasy soccer season and betting moderately, he won’t — and it is as a result of his pastime become an obsession.

“I wont be betting this yr as a result of I crossed the road of moderation and into dependancy which isn’t any enjoyable in any respect,” Mickelson stated … including his monetary losses resulting from his playing weren’t devastating, however the impression it had on his private life was crushing.

“‘You’re right here however you’re not with us,’ is one thing I’ve been informed usually all through my dependancy,” Mickelson stated. “It affected these I care about in methods I wasn’t conscious or may absolutely perceive. It’s like a hurricane is happening exterior and I’m remoted in a shelter oblivious to what was taking place. After I got here on the market was a lot harm to scrub up that I simply wished to return inside and never cope with it.”

Mickelson stated some folks near him all through his dependancy had been enablers disguised as associates … however there was one particular person in his nook who helped him by his darkest occasions — his spouse, Amy.

“I couldn’t have gotten by this with out her,” Mickelson added. “I’m so grateful for her power in serving to us get by the numerous challenges I’ve created for us. Due to her love, help, and dedication, I’m again on observe to being the particular person I wish to be.”

Phil additionally revealed he sought skilled assist for years and continues to be recovering … however is transferring in the fitting course day by day with out playing.