Robert Garrigus

[One Planer]

In light of this, is a good job DJ took a 'break' when he did.

 

[garyinderry]

Like tapping down spike marks, it will be fine some time in the future.

Haha

 

[howbow88]

It’s also illegal in plenty of other states and countries but it’s also on the banned list for a professional golfer

Much like it will not be illegal in those other US states in the future, I wonder if it will still be on the banned drugs list in the not too distant future...?

 

[Jacko_G]

An excellent piece of journalism.

https://amp.theguardian.com/sport/2...an-pga-anti-doping-policy-only-catch-unknowns

 

[Capella]

Different substances are illegal in different parts of the world for a variety of different reasons. So should the sports world bother policing the use of drugs which are not performance enhancing?

And yeah, I get that professional athletes are role models and that smoking mariuhana may not be a healthy choice for an athlete, but neither is drinking alcohol or smoking. If you were to ban every golfer who did either of those, the world's golf courses would be pretty empty places.

 

[Dan2501]

Although they have their own flaws, I don't see any reason why every major sporting organisation isn't using a company like USADA to manage their anti-doping protocols. Has made a massive difference in MMA where there was an epidemic of substance abuse and obvious cheaters that were getting through the system without being caught. It's time all sport followed suit and started testing athletes properly.

 

[garyinderry]

Apparently he lead the field in tokes gained.

 

[Orikoru]

Weed should be legal anyway. Three months seems excessive to me.

 

[NearHull]

Apparently he lead the field in tokes gained.

That is funny 😂

 

[Dibby]

Drugs don't have to be "performance enhancing" to be illegal in sport.

It's a recreational drug that is widely abused/used (take your pick) throughout the world. The image of golf is also on the line here to.

I know the original post was a joke, but it is actually considered performance enhancing by WADA due to the below effects.

Muscle relaxation
Reduced pain and\or inflammation during post-workout recovery
Decreased anxiety
Decreased tension