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Phil Mickelson said he reached an agreement with the market regulator to return proceeds of nearly $US1 million ($1.4 ...

What began with a friendship forged over gambling, golf and business turned into a six-year insider-trading plot involving one of the world's most beloved golfers, Phil Mickelson.

Phil Mickelson named in federal lawsuit

Mickelson, ranked No. 17 in the world, has not won a tournament since capturing the 2013 British Open.

The Securities and Exchange Commission named Phil Mickelson in a federal insider trading lawsuit, alleging in court documents that the five-time major winner made nearly $1.38 million via information that was not publicly available.

Day holds four-shot lead

In the lead: Jason Day had a tough third round at Sawgrass making two double-bogeys in his first eight holes.

Jason Day recovered from two early double-bogeys to maintain a four-stroke lead after the third round of the $10.5 million Players Championship in Florida on Saturday.

Day back in front at Players

Back on top: Jason Day is leading the pack in the Players Championship after round 2.

World No.1 Jason Day has vowed to continue his aggressive march towards scoring records at the Players Championship after setting up a three-shot gap in a weather-delayed second round.

Hahn wins Wells Fargo golf

James Hahn poses with the trophy.

James Hahn has emerged from a slump to win the Wells Fargo Championship in a playoff against fellow American Roberto Castro in North Carolina on Sunday.