The former US Open champ is now banned from competing at the next LIV event and fined $125,000
Northern Ireland golf star Graeme McDowell has been suspended by LIV Golf over an anti-doping breach.
A statement read: "LIV Golf has suspended Smash GC’s Graeme McDowell for one tournament after determining he violated the league’s anti-doping policy during LIV Golf Nashville by using a decongestant medicine that included a banned substance, R-methamphetamine . McDowell took to Twitter to explain the suspension and insisted he is proud of his 22-year career and the way he has conducted himself.
"LIV's anti-doping ping policy is designed to be thorough and transparent. Unlike some other tours, LIV enforces these rules rigorously which made this situation particularly challenging for me. The Open returns to McDowell's native Royal Portrush in 2025 though his participation is not certain.
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