Steroid Testing Coming in Golf
FanHouse —
... . He also meets a third criteria: He plays a sport that has no steroid testing. But PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem says he wants to change that . "We don't have a rule on performance-enhancing drugs; we never had had," he said. "We're getting close on that. I suspect we'll be done with that certainly this year." That's a wise move. Although I really don't think Woods uses steroids (mostly because he had incredible power even as a teenager), I do believe at least a few PGA Tour players do -- the financial incentive of getting a little bit stronger off the tee is just too much to pass up. The PGA needs to show it is acting against steroids before a steroid scandal tarnishes the sport.
Golf probably getting in on the drug testing game
The Postmen // A Sports Blog // Chicago, IL. —
... Because it’s sort of the policy du jour these days, the PGA Tour is looking to start drug testing. Let’s let PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem explain. ...
Nine Roles at the Open Championship
The Sand Trap —
... gey, and the subsequent bogey at 18, we may have had another relatively "unknown" Champion Golfer of the Year. Still, he finished in third to follow up his T8 finish in 2006. It seems he likes the Open. Role #3: The Prophet of Doom Say it ain't so, Gary. Say it ain't so. Last week, Gary Player's comment that he knew of one player - "and maybe a hell of a lot more" - using performance-enhancing drugs caused a big stir at the start of the Open Championship. It seemed to catch the golfing world by surprise. Even Player's good friend Jack Nicklaus seemed shocked by the comments. It turns out he's right about a player being on steroids. Shaun Micheel has indeed been taking steroids, but for a good reason. He takes it on doctor's orders to treat his low testosterone issue. The steroid comes in a clear gel that he rubs on his shoulder prompting other players to tease that he's "using the clear." If Player was referring to Micheel, he was probably out of line. But I think it's only a ...
