Gogel suspended 6 months for betting on golf tournaments he wasn’t playing
Matt Gogel has been suspended for six months for betting on golf. The PGA Tour said Wednesday none of the wagers were for tournaments he was playing. Gogel,…
Golfer Matt Gogel has been banned for six months by the PGA Tour for placing recreational wagers on golf tournaments he did not participate in. The PGA Tour announced the suspension on Wednesday, stating that none of the bets were on events Gogel was playing. Gogel, 55, acknowledged the infraction in a statement, admitting he unknowingly violated the PGA Tour policy in 2024 and 2025.
He emphasized that the wagers were unrelated to regular PGA Tour events, PGA Tour Champions events, or any tournament in which he took part. Gogel's statement did not provide specifics about the nature of the violations, but his comments suggest the wagers were placed on major championships. Known for his remarkable shot off the second tee at the 2000 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where Tiger Woods overcame a seven-stroke deficit to win his sixth straight event, Gogel's career highlights include a runner-up finish in the Senior British Open this year. The PGA Tour has granted Gogel eligibility to return to competition on February 22, 2027.
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