Northern Eire’s Graeme McDowell was suspended by LIV Golf for subsequent week’s occasion at Greenbrier after violating the Saudi-backed tour’s anti-doping coverage through the use of a nasal decongestant with a banned substance.
The 2010 US Open champion used a decongestant at LIV’s June occasion in Nashville that contained the banned substance levo-methamphetamine.
Consequently, the 45-year-old captain of LIV group Smash was additionally fined $US125,000 ($A190,000) and each McDowell’s and the group’s outcomes will likely be disqualified.
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Smash was twelfth out of 13 groups at Nashville, whereas McDowell shared forty second within the area of 54 at one-under 212.
McDowell will likely be changed on the Smash roster by a reserve participant at LIV Golf Greenbrier subsequent Friday by means of Sunday in West Virginia, with McDowell eligible to return for LIV Golf Chicago on September 13-15.
“Forward of LIV Nashville, I used to be fighting extreme congestion that was affecting my sleep,” McDowell mentioned in an announcement posted on X, previously Twitter.
“In an effort to handle it, I used a generic Vicks nasal decongestant with out realizing it may be on the banned checklist.
“As an expert golfer, I perceive the significance of checking all drugs and the choice to use for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE).
“Sadly, I didn’t assume to do that because of the over-the-counter nature of this drugs, and deeply remorse the oversight. I totally settle for the sanctions imposed by LIV.”