LAS VEGAS Fridays match between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson provided golf an initial glimpse into what professional golf could look like following the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in May to strike down a federal ban on sports betting.Throughout the event, fans were updated on up-to-minute changes to betting lines, as MGMs gambling app offered an assortment of in-play bets.Even the players got in on the action, with challenges like Mickelsons $100,000 wager he would birdie the first hole. Although betting is nothing new to golf, the challenges were unique considering the PGA Tours policy when it comes to gambling in approved events like "The Match."Specifically players are not allowed to gamble or play cards on the premises where a PGA Tour cosponsored or coordinated tournament is being played.According to a Tour spokesperson, the challenges did not violate this policy because all of the proceeds went to each players charity and therefore arent considered bets.Sources close to the event said the Tour limited the number of challenges between Woods and Mickelson. In the end, the side action totaled $800,000 and went to various charities.The Tour is currently in the process, along with the NBA and MLB, of formulating plans to implement some form of sports betting into its platforms. Last week, the Tour announced an agreement with IMG Arena, which will distribute the circuits scoring data for media usage and sports betting purposes.Before that can happen, however, the Tour will need to change its current gambling policy, which applies to players and officials.
Tiger & Phil 'Match' to air on Turner pay-per-view, feature 'side challenges.' The Tour heads to the Great White North for its last stop ahead of next week's U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. The
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Tour limited number of 'challenges' for Tiger and PhilSource: Golf ChannelPublished on 2018-11-24
PGA Tour limited the number of side bets for Tiger Woods and
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Sources close to the event said the Tour limited the number of challenges between Woods and Mickelson. In the end, the side action totaled $800,000 and went to various charities. The Tour is currently in the process, along with the NBA and MLB, of formulating plans to implement some form of sports betting into its platforms.
Tiger & Phil 'Match' to air on Turner pay-per-view, feature
The side-bet challenges made by Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson added another dimension to The Match, but apparently they were only allowed to do so many.Golf
Tour limited number of 'challenges' for Tiger and Phil
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Tour limited number of 'challenges' for Tiger and Phil Source: The Golf Channel LAS VEGAS - Friday's match between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson provided golf an initial glimpse into what professional golf could look like following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in May to strike down a federal ban on sports betting.
PGA Tour had to limit 'challenges' for Tiger Woods v Phil
The side-bet challenges made by Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson added another dimension to The Match, but apparently they were only allowed to do so many. Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard, citing sources
PGA Tour limited side-bet challenges for Tiger vs. Phil match
The PGA Tour was forced to "limit" a number of the 'challenges' that Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson were initially planning to make during 'The Match' at Shadow Creek GC in Las Vegas on Friday.
Tour limited number of 'challenges' for Tiger and Phil
Tour limited number of 'challenges' for Tiger and Phil Although betting is nothing new to golf, the challenges were unique considering the PGA Tour's policy when it comes to gambling in approved
Tour limited number of 'challenges' for Tiger and Phil
Both Tiger and Phil will be mic'd up for the entire event, and B/R Live is also promising that there will be side wagers happening throughout, like long-drive challenges and closest-to-the pin
Tour limited number of 'challenges' for Tiger and Phil. By Rex Hoggard. Phil Mickelson didn't have any interest in pulling his punches about the USGA ahead of next month's U.S. Open at
PGA Tour limited side-bet challenges for Tiger vs. Phil match
Tour limited number of 'challenges' for Tiger and Phil
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