Dustin Johnson

[rob_golf1]

Dustin's issues have been very well covered up. Shame on the lad, as he is a top golfer. I think the USA team will certainly miss his length off the tee during the Ryder Cup, and his record in the Ryder Cup certainly speaks good volumes!

 

[Pin-seeker]

On SSN Butch Harmon saying he had no inkling even as recently as working with him at the Open. I wouldn't for one second expect him to come out and say anything different.

Or maybe he really didn't know.

 

[williamalex1]

Hmmm, but you can't remember eh,

ffs , it was over 50 years ago. How far back can you remember.:ears:

 

[kozmos]

Ha

thought that myself

2+2 = 780980807

I think that numbers incorrect?? answer message saying " out of rocks but still got some dust-in"... b-dum tish...
I'll get my coat...

 

[quinn]

Why should there be any suspension?

Is there any suggestion that his golfing results have somehow been enhanced by his drug taking.

Are we going to suggest that players who drink (remember alcohol is a drug) should be suspended, what about smokers and their nicotine habit?

By all means ban players where it can be proved that their habit has influenced their play but for those whose "habit" is recreational we should be more understanding and supportive.

He did 18 holes in 2 1/2 hours, could be the answer to the slow play problem, should get some of our senior members on it

 

[SocketRocket]

ffs , it was over 50 years ago. How far back can you remember.:ears:

I cant remember!

 

[Val]

ffs , it was over 50 years ago. How far back can you remember.:ears:

No effin 40 never mind 50

 

[Pin-seeker]

Apparently he isn't suspended after all,it's a voluntary leave of absence.

 

[Val]

Apparently he isn't suspended after all,it's a voluntary leave of absence.

Says who?

 

[Iaing]

He's bailed out before the announcement so sounds like he's made the admission especially given he's seeking professional help, I feel sorry for him personally, addiction maybe self inflicted but it's still a hellish illness

It's not an illness..it's a weakness.

 

[Pin-seeker]

“With regard to media reports that Dustin Johnson has been suspended by the PGA Tour,” the statement read, “this is to clarify that Mr. Johnson has taken a voluntary leave of absence and is not under a suspension from the PGA Tour.”
Golf Central

 

[Iaing]

PGA sweeping like mad to get it under the carpet.

 

[DaveM]

I can vaguely remember the EARLY 60s as a young rock n roll musician , there was drink and the odd puff of something , but never anything heavy.

Nah if you remember anything of the 60's you were not there man. I should know I think Er damn I can't remember.

 

[Val]

It's not an illness..it's a weakness.

Weakness of the mind = illness

 

[chris661]

Some of the replies on this thread are genuinely astonishing. Funny how folk chop and change opinions to suit or "create" debate.

The guy has a problem of sorts not that major in the grand scheme of things and seems to be getting (or being forced) help.

 

[Captainron]

Rumours now that he has been involved with other players wives?

 

[Snelly]

Allegedly then, Blow fuelled sex sessions with hot trophy wives of dull American golfers? Awesome.


This bloke would be my new favourite player were it not for his spitting on the course.....

 

[drdel]

In my opinion all drugs will alter a persons mental state - they could, to a greater or lesser extent, be more relaxed or more alert; either way their golf results will be influenced - so the difference between "recreational" and "performance enhancing" is purely semantics.

Top-level golfers can earn more money in a year than many earn in a lifetime so I have no sympathy when and if they do stuff they shouldn't.

In my opinion, as adults DJ and his 'team' knew what was going - now is the time to 'pay-the-piper'.

 

[garyinderry]

In my opinion all drugs will alter a persons mental state - they could, to a greater or lesser extent, be more relaxed or more alert;.

DJ couldn't be any more relaxed. he slopes around the course like the cat that got the cream.

 

[Adi2Dassler]

I'd put a pretty heavy bet on DJ not being the only PGA golfer who enjoys the cha cha.I use drugs on occasion, maybe 3/4 times a year, and I'm pretty surprised by the naivety of this forum.Obviously some folk can't handle drugs, but trust me, it's perfectly possible to use drugs recreationally and carry on with life quite normally.

Now being a pro golfer and 'role model' ( what ever that bollocks means) kinda implies you shouldn't chase the hit too hard, but quite frankly, I couldn't care less if a golfer uses recreational drugs.