Gogel suspended 6 months for betting on golf tournaments he wasn’t playing
Summary
Matt Gogel, a professional golfer, has been suspended for six months by the PGA Tour for placing bets on golf tournaments he was not playing in. He said the bets were small and recreational, and he did not bet on tournaments where he competed.Key Facts
- Matt Gogel was suspended for six months by the PGA Tour.
- The suspension is because he placed bets on golf events he did not play in.
- His suspension lasts until February 22, 2027.
- Gogel said the bets were small and he did not bet on tournaments he played.
- The PGA Tour did not give details but the bets may have involved major golf championships.
- Gogel is 55 years old and has played on the PGA Tour Champions since turning 50.
- He won one PGA Tour title at Pebble Beach in 2002.
- Gogel also worked for Golf Channel and CBS before returning to play senior golf.
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