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Dustin Johnson banned 6 months [PGA Tour]
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Posted on 08/01/2014 1:20:08 PM PDT by FlJoePa

The PGA Tour has suspended Dustin Johnson for six months 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 2012) and one for marijuana (2009).

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."

"I will use this time to seek professional help for personal challenges I have faced," he said in a statement issued by his management company. "By committing the time and resources necessary to improve my mental health, physical well-being and emotional foundation, I am confident that I will be better equipped to fulfill my potential and become a consistent champion."

The PGA Tour released a statement Thursday wishing Johnson well. On Friday, executive vice president Ty Votaw said the tour would have no further comment.

Johnson will miss next week's PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, as well as the FedEx Cup playoffs.

He played the Cadillac Championship in March 2012 and then did not play again until the Memorial in late May. He said then he was not playing because he'd injured his back lifting a jet ski. But Golf.com's source says Johnson was actually serving a suspension for failing a drug test for cocaine. At the time, the tour had no official comment, and Johnson's agent denied that the player had been suspended.

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TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: cocaine; coke; dustinjohnson; golf; johnson; marijuana; pga; pgatour; weed
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To: FlJoePa

Not guilty!
Hey, someone had to say it.


21 posted on 08/01/2014 2:31:06 PM PDT by subterfuge (Hey NSA snoop, get a real job you idiot!)
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To: punknpuss
I’ve often thought that drug testing public servants would be a great idea.

And Congress, including staffers.

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22 posted on 08/01/2014 2:32:58 PM PDT by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never...except to convictions of honour and good sense. W. Churchill)
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To: ErnBatavia

It was alcoholism and gambling (both legal by the way) that tragically destroyed John Daly.......not illegal drugs.


23 posted on 08/01/2014 2:39:30 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (Is there such a thing as a vegan zombie?)
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To: FlJoePa
Poor cat is the smartest one in the picture.

I don't think that's a cat. Unless you were referring to a certain part of Ms. Gretzky's anatomy.

24 posted on 08/01/2014 2:46:14 PM PDT by Veggie Todd (The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. TJ)
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To: FlJoePa
I think the ONLY way to stop illegal drug use in professional sports is to apply the World Anti-Doping Agency standard: two-year suspension for first confirmed positive test, and permanent ban from the sport for second positive test. I'd add no acceptance of endorsement money from any sponsor during the first ban period, too.

Professional athletes aren't going to dabble in PED's or illegal recreational drugs if they face the prospect of a two-year ban with no earnings, not even from sponsors.

25 posted on 08/01/2014 2:52:52 PM PDT by RayChuang88 (FairTax: America's economic cure)
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To: Hot Tabasco

You sure about that?


26 posted on 08/01/2014 2:57:00 PM PDT by Rick66
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To: Hot Tabasco

I know, but I just couldn’t help myself....


27 posted on 08/01/2014 4:32:21 PM PDT by ErnBatavia (It ain't a "hashtag"....it's a damn pound sign, number sign, or octothorpe. ###)
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To: Rick66
You sure about that?

Sure about what?

28 posted on 08/01/2014 5:19:56 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (Is there such a thing as a vegan zombie?)
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To: FlJoePa

Robert Lusetich @RobertLusetich

Not a huge secret either that #DustinJohnson had affairs with 2 wives of PGA Tour players. One broke up the marriage.
1:04 PM - 1 Aug 2014


29 posted on 08/01/2014 5:54:54 PM PDT by kcvl
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To: FlJoePa

Addicts are not known for their rational thinking, but rather for their irrational behavior.


30 posted on 08/01/2014 5:58:04 PM PDT by evangmlw
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To: FlJoePa

Probably explains why he does not quite play up to his potential.


31 posted on 08/01/2014 7:00:44 PM PDT by Sans-Culotte (Psalm 14:1 ~ The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”)
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To: Jay Redhawk
Its not a team sport, and cocaine provides no competitive advantage so I don’t see why it matters. The PGA should go after the stud on steroids, but then that would be politically incorrect.

Image - of course they should also have suspended Woods for his publicity, but coke is illegal to boot.

32 posted on 08/02/2014 2:15:42 AM PDT by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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To: Baynative

Anytime you see an article about Paulina Gretzky they always mention that she is Wayne Gretzky’s daughter. Never say anything about her mother. I think she and Wayne are still married. One of the most beautiful women ever. IMO.

Janet Jones. Paulina looks just like Janet in her younger days. Mom’s still a looker.


33 posted on 08/02/2014 7:29:54 AM PDT by saleman (?)
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To: saleman

I guess Paulina wants to be recognized for something so badly that she thinks risque internet videos is the way. Well, it worked for Paris Hilton ...for a while.


34 posted on 08/02/2014 8:07:49 AM PDT by Baynative (How much longer will the media be able to prop up this administration?)
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To: FlJoePa

Such a shame... The PGA was SUPPOSED to have, for the first time ever, the TOP 100 Ranked Players in one tournament. Now, we will be missing.. one.

Hope he had fun.


35 posted on 08/02/2014 9:29:17 AM PDT by SomeCallMeTim ( The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would hire them!)
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To: Baynative

Am I mistaken or does she have legs like toothpicks?


36 posted on 08/04/2014 5:10:18 AM PDT by Hyman Roth
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To: Hyman Roth
"Am I mistaken or does she have legs like toothpicks?"

I'd say that's an understatement...


37 posted on 08/04/2014 9:31:30 AM PDT by Baynative (How much longer will the media be able to prop up this administration?)
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To: Baynative

She is not that attractive. The legs are pathetic


38 posted on 08/04/2014 10:18:20 AM PDT by Hyman Roth
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To: Hyman Roth

She doesn’t have to be attractive to get people to pay to watch her bedroom cam.


39 posted on 08/04/2014 3:30:37 PM PDT by Baynative (How much longer will the media be able to prop up this administration?)
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