Dustin Johnson was suspended for six months by the PGA Tour after he tested positive for cocaine, according to a report on Golf.com.
Citing a source, Golf.com reported that Johnson has failed three drug tests — two for cocaine (in 2014 and ’12) and one for marijuana (2009).
The PGA Tour’s lack of transparency forces all of those involved in the disciplinary process to perpetuate lies throughout the system of adjudication, writes ESPN.com’s Bob Harig. Story
Johnson, 30, was suspended for the 2012 failed test, Golf.com reported, but that suspension was never made public. Under its guidelines, the PGA Tour is not required to announce any disciplinary actions against players who test positive for recreational drugs.
Johnson announced Thursday that he was taking a leave of absence from competition, effective immediately, for “personal challenges.”
The PGA Tour released a statement Thursday wishing Johnson well. On Friday, PGA Tour executive vice president Ty Votaw refuted the report, reiterating that the leave is voluntary and saying Johnson has not been suspended.
from espn.com
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