PGA Tour Suspends Matt Gogel 6 Months for Betting on Golf Tournaments

The PGA Tour announced on Wednesday that Matt Gogel has been suspended from competition for six months through Feb. 22 for betting on golf tournaments.

It was noted in the announcement that Gogel didn't place bets on tournaments in which he was a participant:

Gogel released a statement saying he "unknowingly violated the PGA Tour policy by placing small recreational wagers on golf."

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