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Player Charges PGA Drug Use

Gary Player says at least 10 golfers are using enhancers

By Joseph Fasano,  Newser User

Posted Jul 19, 2007 5:45 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Former British Open champion Gary Player said yesterday he knows "for a fact" some players on the PGA Tour have used performance-enhancing drugs. "Whether it's HGH, whether it's creatine, or whether it's steroids," the 1968 Carnoustie winner lamented, "we're dreaming if we think it's not coming into golf."

Random testing revealed no violations last year, however, and other pros have scoffed at Player's claims. Although he doubts the allegations, Tiger Woods says he's in favor of systematic screening, which LPGA officials are currently instituting. What's it likely to turn up? "Maybe being hung over a little bit," Woods jested.

Gary Player, from South Africa, watches his putt on the second hole during the second round of the 2007 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Friday, April 6, 2007. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Gary Player, from South Africa, watches his putt on the second hole during the second round of the 2007 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Friday, April 6, 2007....   (Associated Press)
Gary Player of South Africa lines up a putt on the 7th green as he prepares for the 2007 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Monday, April 2, 2007. First round play begins on Thursday. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Gary Player of South Africa lines up a putt on the 7th green as he prepares for the 2007 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Monday, April 2, 2007. First round play...   (Associated Press)
Gary Player of South Africa watches his tee shot on the 14th hole at the Boeing Championship golf tournament's pro-am event, Thursday, May 31, 2007, in Destin, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)
Gary Player of South Africa watches his tee shot on the 14th hole at the Boeing Championship golf tournament's pro-am event, Thursday, May 31, 2007, in Destin, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)   (Associated Press)
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