US golfer Gogel gets six-month ban for betting
American golfer Matt Gogel has been suspended for six months for betting on golf tournaments, the PGA Tour has said. The 55-year-old competes on the PGA Tour Champions circuit which is reserved for professional golfers aged 50 and older. Gogel did not bet on events in which he was participating but admitted to unknowingly violating […]
American golfer Matt Gogel, 55, has been suspended for six months by the PGA Tour for unknowingly betting on golf tournaments in 2024 and 2025. The PGA Tour Champions circuit, where Gogel competes, is exclusively for professional golfers aged 50 and above. Gogel admitted to placing "small recreational wagers" during this period, though he did not bet on the events he was participating in.
Gogel emphasized that he never knowingly violated the integrity of the game in a statement. He expressed his regret for his mistake and his intention to return to the PGA Tour Champions in 2027. Gogel has achieved two top-10 finishes in 18 PGA Tour Champions events in 2026 and earned over $760,000 (£559,000) in prize money from Champions events. His suspension began on 23 August and will last until 22 February.
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