Mickelson: I've done nothing wrong

Phil Mickelson shot a level par 72 third round at the Memorial to trail the leaders.

• Phil Mickelson denies wrongdoing in insider trading probe


• Five-time major champion says he’s co-operating with FBI


• Mickelson playing in prestigious Memorial tournament in Ohio

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(CNN) — Five-time major champion Phil Mickelson denied involvement in an alleged insider trading fraud Saturday, saying he is fully co-operating with FBI agents.

Mickelson, who is playing in the Memorial tournament in Ohio, spoke to gathered reporters after a third round 72 to leave him way off the pace on two-under 214.

“I have done absolutely nothing wrong,” said the 43-year-old American. “That’s why I’m fully cooperating with the FBI agents and will continue to do so.

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His comments mirrored an earlier statement released Saturday to CNN by his agent.

“I wish I could fully discuss this matter, but under the current circumstances it’s just not possible,” he added.

The FBI probe is examining stock trades by Mickelson, investor Carl Icahn and a well-known Las Vegas gambler, Billy Walters, law enforcement sources told CNN.

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