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Former Philadelphia Flyers enforcer Riley Cote (middle) estimates at least half of NHL players use cannabis, while Martellus Bennett once of the Dallas Cowboys (right) puts the number at nearly 90 percent of NFL players and onetime Denver Nugget Kenyon Martin (left) says the NBA’s at 85 percent.

As the sports world battles the use of performance-enhancing drugs, one substance almost always slips under the radar — cannabis. 

But according to the new book “ Runner’s High ” (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) by Josiah Hesse, its use is rife in professional sports. 

Former Denver Nuggets basketball player Kenyon Martin estimates that 85 percent of the players in the NBA use cannabis. Ex-Philadelphia Flyers enforcer Riley Cote reveals that at least half the players in the NHL do the same. 

Cannabis use appears to be at its highest in the NFL, with one-time Dallas Cowboys tight end Martellus Bennett claiming that nearly 90 percent of professional football players rely on it, mostly to manage pain, instead of dabbling in opioids that can lead to serious side effects and addiction. 

“Every game you saw me in, I was medicated,” said Dallas Cowboys defensive end David Irving in an Instagram post where he smoked a blunt before announcing his retirement in March 2019. 

“I smoked two blunts before every game,” admitted Cowboys’ defensive lineman Shaun Smith in an interview with Bleacher Report in 2019. “When I smoke, I can focus and actually do the job I have. I feel like nobody can stop me when I was out there. It’s the best thing for me.” 

Wide receiver Percy Harvin said he used cannabis before each game to deal with performance anxiety.

Easing pain isn’t the only reason. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin said he got high before each game just so he could cope with the anxiety he suffered playing in front of huge crowds. 

“The only thing that really seemed to work is when I would smoke marijuana,” he told Bleacher Report. “There’s not a game that I played in that I wasn’t high.” 

The important “trick” for athletes and cannabis, writes Hesse, is using the substance, or its derivative products like CBD or TCH, at the right level. Not only does the drug’s anti-inflammatory properties soothe injuries, he argues, it also aids recovery after intensive training, helping to mitigate fatigue. Used in the right way, cannabis’ effects do the opposite of what athletes were taught to believe, “that getting high would turn them into useless couch-monsters,” he writes. 

Each sports body has its own policies toward cannabis. The World Wrestling Federation, says Hesse, fines a “weed tax” of $2,500 on anyone caught using it. The World Anti-Doping Authority (WADA), which sets the rules for more than 650 sports, still lists cannabis as a banned substance for athletes in competition. 

Author Josiah Hesse says not only does cannabis have anti-inflammatory properties to soothe injuries, it also aids recovery after intensive training.

In June, the United States Anti-Doping Agency suspended 100m sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson for one month when she tested positive for cannabis, costing her a place in the US Olympic team at this year’s Tokyo games. Golfer Matt Every was suspended by the PGA Tour for three months in 2018 following a positive test for cannabis, despite having a legal medical prescription for it in his home state of Florida. 

Meanwhile, some leagues have whole-heartedly embraced cannabis. Many competitors in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, such as Derrick Lewis and Nate Diaz, admit they use it. “There’s even a stoned jiu jitsu league, High Rollerz, where fighters share a joint before slamming each other to the mat,” Hesse writes. 

When I smoke, I can focus and actually do the job I have. I feel like nobody can stop me. Shaun Smith, onetime Cowboys defensive lineman

The 420 Games, founded in 2014, took it even further. Staged in Boulder, Colo., it brought together those who like to “blend weed and workouts” in a kind of “marijuana Olympics.” The tournament attempted to show that cannabis-loving athletes can be healthy and active, “instead of the ubiquitous perception that we’re all paralyzed trolls subsisting on 7-Eleven snacks and role-playing video games,” Hesse writes. 

Based in Denver, Colo., Hesse is an investigative journalist who took to running in a bid to change a life that was spiralling out of control, as he drank “an Olympic pool’s worth of booze every single night.” 

His discovery of cannabis “edibles” got him off the couch and pounding the streets, turning him from “a pack-a-day sedentary slug with a drinking problem into an energized antelope who eats 10Ks for breakfast,” he writes. (While smoking cannabis may lead to an increased risk of everything from bronchitis to cancer, ingesting edibles — any food product containing regulated milligrams of THC — in a controlled dosage can be a safer way of consuming it.) 

Josiah Hesse says cannabis edibles helped him get off the couch and turn his life around.

For Hesse, taking 10 to 20 milligrams of THC before each run turned exercise from “pure misery” to “a profoundly meditative, inspiring and downright hedonistic activity.” 

This epiphany prompted him to explore scientific evidence showing that cannabis can actually improve athletes’ performance. 

Cannabis first fell under federal government control in the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937. In 1952, harsh mandatory sentences for cannabis-related offenses and other drugs were introduced. The Controlled Substances Act in 1970 officially prohibited the use of cannabis for any purpose, although it also abolished mandatory minimum sentencing — changing possession of cannabis from a felony to a misdemeanor. 

Sha’Carri Richardson lost a spot at the 2020 Olympics after testing positive for pot.

For decades, many athletes have tried to dispel the notion of cannabis as dangerous. In the 1970s, NFL star Dave Meggyesy, a linebacker for the St. Louis Cardinals, was the chairman of the action group “Jocks for Joynts” which aimed to bring about changes in marijuana policy and sport. His group even once challenged some anti-marijuana players to a game, where they would play stoned and the other side sober. (It never happened.) 

Gradually, the idea that cannabis might not be as harmful as, say, alcohol, started to gain traction. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in 10 deaths in working-age adults between 20 and 64 in the US is due to excessive alcohol use, while the cost to the US economy from alcohol-related illnesses amounts to almost $250 billion. 

The US government, meanwhile, does not even track deaths caused by overdoses of cannabis. Why? Because there has never been one, although “plenty of people have taken too much, suffered anxiety attacks, and shown up at the ER certain they were dying,” writes Hesse. 

Golfer Matt Every got a three-month suspension from the PGA Tour for his weed use.

Such studies have led to major change. Today, 19 US states and Washington, DC, have legalized cannabis use while the use of medicinal marijuana is now legal in 37 states. 

In May 2013, WADA raised the threshold for cannabis in an athlete’s system tenfold, from 15 nanograms to 150 nanograms, allowing athletes to partake during training, safe in the knowledge they can easily get down to the required level once competition starts. In 2018, they also removed CBD from their list of prohibited substances — in or out of competition. 

"Runner's High," by Josiah Hesse

The NFL also recently raised the acceptable limit of THC in a player’s system from 35 nanograms to 150 and will no longer suspend players for a positive cannabis test. In June, they announced a new commission, alongside the league’s players union, with an award of up to $1 million in grants for researchers to look into the therapeutic potential of marijuana, CBD and other alternatives to opioids for treating pain. 

In 2019, Major League Baseball removed cannabis from its list of prohibited substances following pressure from their players union (although the league still bans players from being high during a game or being sponsored by a cannabis company). And, in 2020, the NBA suspended random testing of players for cannabis. 

These changes, Hesse writes, are long overdue, but there is still a long way to go. 

“Will pro sports ever drop its ban on cannabis and embrace this lucrative industry the same way they do alcohol?” he asks. 

“Or will cannabis culture just have to create its own sporting events?”

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The PGA Tour announced before the 2017-18 season players would be blood tested as part of its revised anti-doping program.

At the time, the PGA Tour also updated its list of banned substances to fall in line with the World Anti-Doping Agency.  And in another change, the Tour said it would announce suspensions publicly to be transparent about the process.

Following the news of Robert Garrigus’ suspension for what he says is for marijuana use, here’s a look at the Tour’s policy:

Why is marijuana banned?

The Tour notes that marijuana is illegal under federal law and in most other countries. “Involvement with illegal substances goes against the spirit of our sport,” the policy states.

How can marijuana be considered as performance enhancing in golf?

The Tour says it’s unlikely golfers would use cannabinoids to improve their performance. But some athletes have used marijuana “to decrease anxiety before a competition,” the policy says.

When does the PGA Tour test its players?

The Tour’s policy says athletes can be tested through the collection of blood or urine samples. It tests athletes in and outside competition and all testing is done without prior notice to the players.

Drug Free Sport administers the Tour’s anti-doping program and also the programs for the NCAA, MLB, NFL, NBA, LPGA and NASCAR.

Can a person test positive from inhaling second-hand smoke?

The Tour says the testing threshold is set at a “high level to avoid detection of second-hand marijuana smoke.” It also notes that studies have been done to determine if second-hand inhalation will result in a positive test. “According to the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), even in studies where the marijuana smoke was so thick the participants had to wear goggles to protect their eyes, the testing threshold prevented a positive test for marijuana. USADA reports that inadvertent exposure to marijuana smoke by passive inhalation is not going to cause the test result to exceed the threshold.”

How long does marijuana stay in the body?

The policy notes that THC can accumulate in fatty tissues of the user during long periods of heavy use. However, the time it takes to clear a user’s system is variable and can depend on the person’s “metabolism, body fat, THC content of the marijuana, and how frequently and how heavily the marijuana was used.”

What are drugs of abuse in the policy?

The tour lists cannabinoids (hashish and marijuana), cocaine, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (Ecstasy), phencyclidine (PCP) and meth among others.

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Not us, but golf finds itself in a unique position compared to other sports. While it’s an open secret that football and basketball players use cannabis, we usually only hear about their support for policy change or the launch of their new marijuana brand after these same athletes retire.

That isn’t the case with golf. If you haven’t heard, golfers love CBD oil . Several of them, including Bubba Watson , Scott McCarron and Charley Hoffman, enjoy endorsement deals with CBD companies. Though unconfirmed, many speculated that Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have taken to chewing CBD gum during major tournaments.

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In addition, two-time winner Matt Every was suspended by the PGA Tour in October for violating its substance abuse policy. Every later admitted he holds a medical marijuana prescription for a mental health condition. He knew the tour’s policy, but continued to use marijuana anyways because “cannabis has proven to be, by far, the safest and most effective treatment,” he said.

In this light, a new anonymous poll conducted by GOLF.com should come as no surprise. Among the 52 professional golfers who participated, nearly 60 percent said the tour should allow players to use marijuana. When asked if they knowingly smoked weed or ingested edibles, one in five golfers said they had. The poll also found that just about 30 percent of the top 125 ranked professional golfers in the world regularly use CBD.

The latter is notable because of the tour’s anti-CBD stance. This April, the PGA Tour sent a newsletter to players warning them not to use CBD. The letter was in response to the World Anti-Doping Agency ’s decision to drop CBD from its list of banned substances, which the tour believes led to an increase of use of CBD products by athletes.

Because CBD products remain unregulated by the U.S. federal government and using CBD could still cause players to test positive for THC, resulting in a suspension, the tour argued it was in a golfer’s best interest not to use CBD.

Robert Garrigus tested positive for THC back in March, which caused him to be suspended by the tour. Ever since, Garrigus has emerged as the most outspoken critic of golf’s marijuana policies and believes they should change. According to this poll, he doesn’t seem alone in that stance.

“If you have some sort of pain and CBD or THC may help that, and you feel like it can help you and be prescribed by a doctor, then what are we doing?” Garrigus asked . “If you are doing marijuana then we should be testing for alcohol, too. If you can buy it in a store, then why are we testing for it? That’s my opinion.”

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Can Pga Players Smoke Weed?

In recent years, marijuana has become more widely accepted and legalized in many states for both medical and recreational use. With this shift in attitudes towards the drug, questions have arisen about whether professional athletes, including PGA players, can smoke weed.

Can PGA Players Smoke Weed?

The short answer is no. The PGA Tour has a strict anti-doping policy that prohibits the use of marijuana or any other banned substances. The Tour follows the guidelines set forth by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which includes marijuana on its list of prohibited substances.

According to the PGA Tour’s Anti-Doping Program, players are subject to random drug testing throughout the season. If a player tests positive for marijuana, they could face disciplinary action, including fines, suspensions, or even disqualification from tournaments.

While some argue that marijuana can have potential benefits for athletes, such as pain relief and relaxation, the PGA Tour maintains a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to drug use. The Tour believes that using marijuana can give players an unfair advantage and goes against the spirit of fair competition.

In addition to the rules set forth by the PGA Tour, marijuana is still illegal at the federal level in the United States. This means that even if a player is in a state where marijuana is legal, they could still face legal consequences for using the drug.

It’s important for PGA players to be aware of the rules and regulations surrounding drug use in professional golf. While attitudes towards marijuana may be changing in society, the PGA Tour’s anti-doping policy remains strict and players risk their careers by using banned substances.

In conclusion, PGA players are not allowed to smoke weed due to the PGA Tour’s anti-doping policy and the rules set forth by WADA. Players who test positive for marijuana could face disciplinary action and legal consequences. It’s important for players to be aware of the rules and regulations surrounding drug use in professional golf to avoid jeopardizing their careers.

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Golf may not have a reputation for doping, but that doesn’t mean the PGA Tour doesn’t carefully ensure that all its players are on equal footing. The PGA Tour began drug testing golfers in 2008, and it made changes to the process in 2017. Here’s a look at how the testing works and one controversial banned drug.

The PGA Tour’s drug policy for golfers

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The PGA Tour updated its drug policy in 2017, per Golf Digest . It added blood testing for the 2017–2018 season and began suspending players for using recreational drugs. Previously, only performance-enhancing drug violations were publicly recognized. Depending on the circumstances, the PGA Tour is not required to announce recreational drug violations if the player is not suspended.

Additional policy changes included the addition of new banned substances to better align the PGA Tour with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Three banned categories included asthma medications, allergy and anti-inflammatory medications, and pseudoephedrine (higher than a certain level).

One group of banned substances is considered “drugs of abuse” by the PGA Tour, meaning they’re recreational rather than performance-enhancing. This group includes hashish, marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, PCP, DMA, BZP, and meth. Other banned substances include steroids, HGH, certain beta-blockers, and other drugs. However, the PGA Tour may grant an exemption for therapeutic uses.

Urine tests continue to serve as the main testing method. Players can be randomly assigned to either a urine or blood test during a tournament or at any point throughout the season.

The blood test can detect human growth hormone and erythropoietin (EPO), which can’t be found using a urine test. Players do not get advance notice of a drug test, and tests can happen during or outside of competitions.

Does the PGA Tour test for marijuana?

The PGA Tour does ban marijuana, saying federal law in the U.S. treats it as an illegal, controlled substance. It’s also illegal in a number of other countries. The policy states , “Involvement with illegal substances goes against the spirit of our sport.” The policy bans cannabinoids, which include both hashish and marijuana, as part of its “drugs of abuse” list.

While marijuana doesn’t directly improve a golfer’s game, they may use it to decrease anxiety. The testing threshold is set high enough so that second-hand marijuana smoke won’t trigger a positive test. However, for marijuana users, the time it takes to clear from the body varies.

Players suspended for marijuana violations

So far, the PGA Tour has suspended two golfers players for marijuana use, while others received suspensions for different drug violations.

In March 2019, reports Golf Digest , Robert Garrigus was suspended for three months for using marijuana. He was the first PGA Tour pro to be publicly suspended for testing positive for a “drug of abuse.” In October 2019, Matt Every was suspended for 12 weeks due to a positive test for cannabis.

Both players said they had a prescription for their medical marijuana. According to the Golf Channel , Every used it to treat a “mental health condition,” and Garrigus treated knee and back pain.

After these two incidents, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan confirmed that the Tour doesn’t make the determination about whether marijuana is permissible. Instead, they follow the guidelines of the WADA:

“Ultimately, we don’t determine what is a banned substance and what’s not; we rely on WADA for doing that. We’ll continue to stay very close not only to that substance but any potential substance that would come on or come off the list.” Jay Monahan

While the PGA Tour isn’t making any changes regarding marijuana, other pro sports are exploring the options. The NBA is taking a second look , and the NFL plans to include cannabis in a study on alternative pain treatments.

The PGA Tour continues to drug test in alignment with WADA guidelines. With the legalization of marijuana for medical or recreational use changing at state levels, some sports are in the early stages of reviewing marijuana policies. So far, though, it seems as if the PGA Tour won’t make a change.

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Viktor Hovland's Quirky Response Sparks Speculation About Weed Use

Pga tour rising star viktor hovland entertains with unexpected answer..

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During his John Deere Classic press conference, Viktor Hovland gave a completely random answer using a Stephen A. Smith impression, leaving reporters and fans amused and intrigued. The charismatic golfer has been making headlines not only for his remarkable performances on the PGA Tour but also for his unique sense of humor that is often displayed during his public interviews.

Since turning pro in the summer of 2019, Viktor Hovland has become one of the most promising young talents in golf. With three PGA Tour wins under his belt and a couple of notable finishes in major tournaments, Hovland's skills and potential have caught the attention of both fans and fellow players.

In our latest Anonymous Pro Survey, where 52 PGA Tour players shared their opinions on various topics, including notable figures such as Tiger Woods and Donald Trump, the rivalry between Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy, and the best and worst golf courses, one intriguing question emerged – does Viktor Hovland smoke weed?

While the survey aimed to shed light on the thoughts and perspectives of professional golfers, it seems that curiosity about Hovland's potential cannabis use has piqued the interest of fans and media alike. Although the survey did not directly reveal Hovland's stance on the matter, it has sparked speculation and discussion within the golf community.

It is important to note that there is no concrete evidence or official statement indicating that Viktor Hovland smokes weed. The question arose simply from curiosity and the desire for insight into the young golfer's personal life.

In today's world, where athletes' off-field activities often make headlines, it is not surprising that people are curious about Hovland's habits. However, it is crucial to respect his privacy and remember that personal choices should not overshadow his professional achievements.

While the topic of Viktor Hovland's weed use remains speculative, it is interesting to observe the impact of such rumors on his public image. The young golfer has managed to captivate fans with his talent and humor, and it is this unique combination that continues to draw attention to his every move.

In conclusion, PGA Tour rising star Viktor Hovland has garnered attention not only for his exceptional golf skills but also for his charismatic personality and humor. While rumors and speculation about his potential weed use have emerged, it is important to focus on his professional accomplishments and respect his privacy. Viktor Hovland remains a promising talent in the golfing world, and it is his dedication to the sport that should be celebrated above all else.

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Golfer Admits Smoking Pot on the Golf Course During Tournaments

NEW YORK -- Golfer Robert Garrigus -- who finished in a tie for third at this month's U.S. Open -- admitted he used to smoke marijuana mid-round on the Nationwide Tour in the early 2000s, and he was not the only one, Golf Digest reported Wednesday.

The 33-year-old, enjoying a breakthrough season with his first ever cut in a major at Congressional, struggled with substance abuse early in his career but went through drug rehab and made his way onto the PGA Tour .

Garrigus said that in 2002 -- six years before the tour instituted drug testing and a year before he got clean -- he would sneak off for a smoke while in competition on the Nationwide Tour, the PGA's development tour.

"Oh yeah, there were plenty of guys on the Nationwide Tour who smoked in the middle of the round," Garrigus said.

"We always talked about it. You could go in the Porta John and take your drags."

Garrigus said his substance abuse problems started when he was playing golf at Scottsdale Community College and it simply became part of his lifestyle.

"It was all golf and partying," he said. "I never did hard drugs. I never did coke or LSD. It was just smoking and drinking and hanging out with friends.

"The smoking got to be habitual: five, 10, maybe 20 times a day. I didn't keep track of how much. I constantly needed to be high. And I took it to the max. Every single day. Mostly just smoking, smoking, smoking."

He said now that he had come out the other side he could realize how "stupid" his behavior was, but added, "I don't regret any of it because it put me on the path I'm on now."

PGA Tour vice president of communications Ty Votaw said the tour had no comment.

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Pro Golfer Says “Plenty Of Guys” Smoked Weed During Nationwide Tour Tournaments

Robert Garrigus finished tied for third in this month’s U.S. Open. But in the early 2000s, he was getting high and playing for pennies on the Nationwide Tour.

"Oh yeah, there were plenty of guys on the Nationwide Tour who smoked in the middle of the round," Garrigus told Golf Digest in a profile this week . "We always talked about it. You could go in the Porta John and take your drags.”

Garrigus was talking about 2002, six years before the tour instituted drug testing.

In the interview, he also rejected the “I’m better when I’m high” argument.

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"I had a very high tolerance, and I didn't know that it wasn't helping me. All you're thinking is that it feels good, so it must be good for what you're doing. It wasn't until I quit that I realized how stupid it was. But I don't regret any of it because it put me on the path I'm on now."

Obviously he regretted it enough to go to rehab and turn his life around after smoking pot up to 20 times a day. But that's besides the point.

Garrigus is now one of the longest drivers on the PGA Tour, and will play in the Masters for the first time next year.

Check out the entire Gold Digest piece here.

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In professional golf, with its physical demands , it’s surprising to find a number of both male and female golfers who smoke. Despite the common association of a healthy lifestyle for athletes, it remains a fairly ordinary practice today (whether on or off the course).

As a non-smoker, I hadn’t considered smoking within the golf community until a recent personal experience. I was playing a game with an old friend when he casually lit a cigarette after his tee shot on the third hole, a Par 5. Even though smoking wasn’t banned on the course, this prompted me to think more about its presence in golf.

DISCLAIMER: This article objectively examines smoking habits among some of the most-loved professional golfers on the PGA Tour. We are not advocating for smoking tobacco since it can have severe and detrimental impacts on your health.

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John Daly 2023 smoking on the 18th hole at the PGA Tour Champions, Furyk & Friends Golf Tournament.

Smoking tobacco on a golf course can be a ticklish subject. Golf courses showcase nature’s splendor, offering a clean, pristine backdrop for this beloved sport.

Many people argue that it is criminal to mar the beauty of a place such as a golf course with smoking. There are also other residual effects like the disposal of cigarette butts and chemicals in the tobacco.

Then there are others who represent that a vast, open space like a golf course presents the lowest opportunity for causing discomfort to others. Quite unlike an urban setting where one is constantly surrounded by other people. There is no better place to permit smokers to light up with the least discomfort to others. Smokers also claim that it helps them to calm down and focus, hence is a necessary part of their game.

What does the PGA rule book say about smoking? 

The PGA does not appear to have any specific rules permitting or prohibiting smoking. They prefer to leave it to the rules of the courses where events are held.

Smoking rules on golf courses fall into one of the following categories:

  • Those that completely ban smoking and use of tobacco products on the golf course.
  • Those that provide designated areas for lighting up, including during a practice round.
  • Those that do not expressly ban smoking or have a policy on smoking. It is expected that the rules prevalent in the jurisdiction where the club is situated will apply. This would mean ensuring that no discomfort is caused to others and no advantage is sought during a game.

Other rules of golf could include smoke and cigarettes as artificial objects on the golf course. Hence, judging the direction and intensity and direction of the wind based on the smoke blown by a smoker could be construed as cheating. Just like the use of a handkerchief as a surrogate wind sock is not permitted.

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Professional Golfers Who Smoke

It’s no secret that some PGA golfers smoke, not just during practice rounds or at the driving range, but also during PGA tournaments. Some players are known to seize every chance they get to light up, almost as if they need to. Meanwhile, for others, it’s more of a sporadic indulgence.

Miguel Angel Jimenez

Miguel Angel Jimenez is one of the golfers who smoke cigars - shown lighting up his cigar before the tee shot in 2023

Miguel Angel Jimenez could well be the poster boy for the good life on the golf tour. He is close to 60 and has progressed from an early life of struggle to one built on the success of his game. Likewise, he has moved from smoking cigarettes to cigars. He has won 21 times on the European tour and has the most starts.

Responding to a question about the secret of his longevity, Jimenez stated , “There is no secret. Good food, good wine, good cigars, and some exercise!”

Darren Clarke

Darren Clarke hitting a tee shot with his driver

Darren Clarke , OBE, is a professional golfer from Northern Ireland, now active on the PGA Tour Champions.

He acquired a reputation for smoking cigars and cigarettes during rounds almost rivaling that of John Daly, a contemporary. He has 22 wins to his credit, including one major.

The comparison does not end there. Overweight, slouching, puffing on a cigarette during rounds, Clarke cuts an Average Joe figure on the course. And the crowds love that.

Clarke has experienced the ups and downs of life. His first wife Heather died in 2006 after a four year battle with breast cancer. He married former model Alison in 2012. Without going extreme, and altogether eliminating the things he loves, the golfer from Dungannon has made efforts to moderate his habit in the last few years. It is a relatively new Darren Clarke one sees these days on the golf course.

Tim Herron one of the golfers who smokes is shown in 2023 on the En-Joie Golf Course in NY

Four-time PGA tournament winner, Tim Herron now plays on the PGA Tour Champions. He started smoking before he started college at the University of New Mexico, where he played on the golf team. 

He got a scare once when he realized that his coach John Fields had caught on to his bad habit. Sure enough, he was called to the office the following day. To his surprise, however, the coach told him that he was an adult and could do what he pleased. That, he says, led to an increase in his smoking.

Another problem erupted when the NCAA banned smoking tobacco at events. It was during the time he was in college. But young Herron was not to be denied. He developed a method of walking out of bounds while smoking and then coming back into play, occasionally to the ire of opposing players.

A claw putting grip photo of the 52-year-old American with a cigarette in hand has acquired cult status, showcasing his habit as well as his skill.

‘Common man’ Herron is liked by fans and fellow golfers. His quotes only seem to make him more likable: “I’m still searching for my dream workout. Maybe yoga or meditation. So far, everything I try still makes me sweat.”

John Daly finishing his putt and walking of the green with his caddy. Known to some as the fat golfer who smokes.

John Daly, a winner of two majors, is often referred to as the free spirit of golf, preferring to live life on his own terms, instead of following the regimented lifestyle of top athletes. And, even with a recent knee replacement , he is going strong after almost 35 years on the tour. In his prime, he was the most consistent long driver in the game. 

The 56-year-old brought an everyman charm to the sometimes-stuffy country club atmosphere of golf, often making a statement with his colorful clothing as much as his golf.

Smoking has been a big part of his persona, ever since he caught the habit, at the age of 19. He is known to do smoking tricks such as inhaling through his nose and exhaling through his mouth, on demand.

Add to it his consumption of Diet Cokes and Peanut M&Ms during a round and frequenting low-brow establishments such as McDonald’s and Hooters’, and you have an icon on your hands. 

“I don’t drink water,”   Daly states .  “I hate water.”

Thomas Bjorn

The 52-year-old Dane has occasionally been pictured with a cigarette dangling from his lips. However, Thomas Bjorn perhaps falls in the ‘casual’ smoker category more than the obsessed or addicted one. 

With 15 European tour wins, he is the most successful Danish golf player ever. He is also well known and well regarded for surfacing his battles with depression during his pro career, on more than one occasion. Mind Game, a book he has written along with Michael Calvin, is a sensitive portrayal of the psychological battles he fought as a golfer. It drew attention to an aspect of golf that is rarely openly voiced, but felt by many. 

Interestingly, Bjorn calls golf the loneliest sport in the world.

Rocco Mediate

Rocco Mediate on the first tee with his cigar and caddy, known as being one of the PGA players that smoke.

Rocco Mediate  is an American pro golfer who is perhaps best remembered for his historic duel with Tiger Woods at the US Open in 2008 where he eventually lost in a Monday playoff. The 60-year-old has six victories against his name on the PGA Tour.

He loves the occasional cigar, with Fuente Fuente OpusX, Padrón 1964 Anniversary, and Montecristo No. 4 being his preferred choices. His liking for cigars is well known. He is often followed by cigar-smoking groups during a tournament rooting for him. Like they did when he outdueled Colin Montgomerie for a win in the Senior PGA Championship at the Harbor Shores Golf Club in Michigan. Mediate himself was gnawing at a cigar for much of that round.

Mediate has also admitted to being a recovering alcoholic, who gave up drinking in October 2017. He would vodka out of a clear plastic bottle while playing golf, making it appear to be water.

Mediate also makes it a point to mention his bonding with other golfers who smoke, such as Miguel Angel Jimenez and Darren Clarke.

Angel Cabrera

Angel Cabrera was the first Argentine to win a major. He won the 2007 US Open, where he withstood a challenge from Jim Furyk and Tiger Woods, followed by the 2009 Masters. During his heyday, Cabrera cut a distinctive figure on the course, with his duck-like gait and, well, the habit of smoking on almost every hole. He once famously joked, “Some players have psychologists, sportologists. I smoke.”

Cabrera is currently serving time in prison. He was convicted on two separate charges of assault against two different former girlfriends. He believes the time in prison may have helped him overcome his drinking and smoking habits.

Marcel Siem

43-year-old Marcel Siem could be one of the younger regular smokers on tour. He is more likely to be seen smoking on the days leading up to the tournament than when he is competing. Siem has 5 European tour victories in a total of 7 career titles.

Dustin Johnson

In 2021, a cover of Cigar Aficionado was graced by Dustin Johnson. He may have a liking for it but Johnson is not a known regular smoker, perhaps conscious of the demands of being a top athlete. Disarmingly, he says the habit could grow on him as he ages.

The winner of two majors, the 2016 US Open and the 2020 Masters, Johnson finished in a tie for second at two others. He also has six wins in the World Gold Championship, with only Woods having won more.

It does seem that the incidence of active players smoking is falling. At least that of players seen smoking. Dustin Johnson is the only under 40 active player on the list. It could be greater health awareness. It could be knowing that they are role models and likely to be copied by millions of younger fans. It could also be their attractiveness to sponsors, with a wholesome, clean image being a preference for most.

Top PGA Tour Golfers Who Used to Smoke

No wonder then that there are many more examples of yesteryear players smoking. Along similar lines, on the senior tour , with a more relaxed tempo and lower stakes, one is likely to see more players lighting up.

Ben Hogan is widely recognized as one of the best golfers of all time. He has 9 major wins, and 71 professional victories, besides many awards and accolades,

He was also a regular, unapologetic smoker, like many others during his time. His cigarette of choice was the Chesterfield unfiltered.

Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer

Between Hogan, Palmer, and Nicklaus, you have a large proportion of golfing royalty of all time.

Though Ben Hogan and Arnold Palmer did not get along, they did have two things in common; golfing skills and smoking. It is said about Palmer that he could smoke three cigarettes on a par three.

Jack Nicklaus was a regular smoker as well. He is believed to have cooled off to the idea of smoking on the golf course when he saw a highlights video of himself putting while smoking. He also bought into the idea of smoking not presenting the right image of an athlete. He stopped smoking, at least on the course.

Charlie Sifford

Though not quite in the same league as a player like Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer, Charlie Sifford had other firsts to his credit. When he joined the PGA tour in 1961, he was the first Black player to achieve the distinction. A cigar and Sifford were rarely separated, whether in practice rounds or golf tournaments. He was most comfortable with a cigar dangling from his lips.

Sifford won two tour titles followed by a Senior Tour Open Championship. It was his belief that his cigar prevented him from swaying off the ball. The golf ball had to be at the end of the burning cigar.

Do LPGA Golfers Smoke?

Smoking golfer, Danielle Kang hitting her driver competes during the final round of the 2018 Buick LPGA Shanghai at Shanghai Qizhong Garden Golf Club in Shanghai.

Of course, there are smokers on the LPGA Tour, though lower than on the Men’s Tour. Here are a few LPGA players who smoke cigarettes (or once did).

JoAnne Carner

JoAnne Carner, now in her eighties, won 43 titles on the LPGA Tour. She was the second player to cross the million-dollar earning mark in the history of LPGA. She is one of the best ladies’ players ever, equally popular off and on the course because of her approachable personality. She was an avid life-long smoker, managing to kick the habit only a few years back.

Just for perspective, Carner was born in 1939. Jack Nicklaus in 1940.

Danielle Kang

Daniella Kang is also among the LPGA golfers who smoke cigarettes. The 6 time LPGA Tour winner keeps a packet of Dunhill cigarettes in her golf bag and lights one before every golf tournament . For her, it seems to be a way of calming herself as well as honoring the memory of her father. He caddied for her when she won back-to-back United States Women’s Amateur Championships in 2010 and 2011.

Kang is also known to light up a few cigarettes when she visits her father’s grave and leaves him one, too (since it was his favorite brand).

Akiko Fukushima

Right between the two is former Japanese pro golfer Akiko Fukushima. She won 24 times on the LPGA of Japan Tour and twice on the LPGA Tour. She was once pictured smoking on the course during a round with Michelle Wie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is smoking allowed on pga tour.

Smoking on the PGA Tour remains an individual’s choice. The PGA does not have any specific rules either permitting or prohibiting smoking. They prefer to leave it to the rules of the courses where events are held. Of course, it is to be assumed that in doing so, the smoker is not causing any discomfort to others.

Can PGA players smoke cigarettes?

The simple answer is yes. Cigars remain equally popular among pro golfers who smoke such as Miguel Angel Jimenez and Rocco Mediate.

Which PGA Tour players smoke on the tour’s golf courses?

Among players known for smoking on the course include John Daly, Tim Herron, Darren Clarke, Thomas Bjorn, Rocco Mediate, and Marcel Siem.

Can PGA players drink beer while playing?

Unlike smoking, which some smokers believe calms them down, no such claims exist for alcoholic beverages. Drinking alcohol while playing golf on the PGA Tour is uncommon.

Final Thoughts on Golfers Who Smoke

Smoking in golf probably mirrors the journey of smoking in life; with fewer people smoking in public compared to the past. As an amateur golfer , I have noticed that the probability of having a smoker in a random four ball is lower today than it was some thirty years back when I started. Today one could play several rounds over a few months before encountering one.

Even if PGA golfers are smoking, they are increasingly doing it away from the media glare, unlike in the past. The PGA Tour, in its effort to project a clean, wholesome image for the sport, also does its bit to avoid association with instances of players smoking.

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PGA and Champions Tour players have become more vocal about using CBD to treat their ailments since the compound was removed from banned substances list in 2018.

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By Karen Crouse

Billy Horschel went six months without a top-eight finish last year before he found a remedy for his ailing golf game from a surprising source: the hemp plant. Horschel, a five-time PGA Tour winner, began using cannabidiol, or CBD, products shortly after he missed the cut at the British Open in July. He had four top-eight finishes in the next four months and was playing some of the most consistent golf of his career before the season was suspended in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Horschel, the 2014 FedEx Cup champion, is convinced that the CBD-infused topical creams and powders produced by the company Beam have contributed to his return to top form by increasing his quality of sleep and decreasing inflammation in his knees and ankles. So bullish is Horschel on the products, he recently became an investor in Beam.

He is the latest in a growing group of tour members, including Bubba Watson , a two-time Masters champion , and Scott McCarron, the reigning Schwab Cup winner on the Champions Tour, who are paid endorsers for CBD products. Their advocacy would appear to signal a growing acceptance of CBD use in the conservative world of professional golf, which has been slow to distinguish between recreational and medicinal use of marijuana-derived products. The chemical compound, which is used to treat a variety of ailments from pain and inflammation to anxiety and seizure disorders, has been legal for golfers to use since the World Anti-Doping Agency removed CBD from its list of banned substances in 2018.

But allowing its use is not the same as endorsing it. Tour officials last year warned players that they risked failing a drug test if they used CBD products, because they are subjected to limited government regulation and may contain THC, the psychoactive compound of cannabis that is prohibited. The tour’s antidoping policy lists cannabis with drugs of abuse like cocaine, and so Horschel initially shied away from CBD products for fear of failing a drug test and gaining a reputation as a stoner, besmirching the tour’s refined image.

“There’s still not enough correct information out there,” Horschel said in a recent interview, “but that weed-smoking image that is out there just because people haven’t had the correct information is being torn down.”

In the past year, two players, Robert Garrigus and Matt Every, have served 12-week suspensions after failing tournament-week drug tests for THC. They both said they had been prescribed marijuana for medical purposes in states where it is legal, their impassioned defenses driving home the general perception in the men’s game that nothing, not even a performance-enhancing drug violation, splinters the tour’s genteel veneer more than a failed test for a so-called drug of abuse, even if the drug is obtained legally.

Garrigus was particularly vocal about the tour’s drug policy, which allows players to apply for therapeutic-use exemptions for prescribed painkillers but seldom approves exemptions for marijuana.

“The fact that it is socially unacceptable for cannabis and CBD right now blows my mind,” Garrigus said. “It’s OK to take OxyContin and black out and run into a bunch of people, but you can’t take CBD and THC without someone looking at you funny. It makes no sense.”

McCarron said he first heard about CBD from his wife, Jenny, a competitive triathlete , who read about its use among athletes in her sport. “The PGA Tour does not want to own it so much,” McCarron said. “They say, ‘Well, it’s just a fad.’ But this stuff works.”

Andy Levinson, who oversees the tour’s antidoping program, which is conducted during tournament weeks, cited the lack of regulation of CBD products as a concern. He pointed last year to a 2017 study conducted by the American Medical Association that found THC in more than a fifth of the CBD products being sold online that it tested.

“There is no guarantee that what is on the label is what is contained in the product,” he said.

Levinson’s warning gave Horschel pause, which is why he chose a company, he said, that subjects its products to three independent tests to make sure they are THC-free.

Horschel said he had been drug-tested twice in tournament weeks since he started using the product. He said he was more concerned that the Claritin-D tablets he takes for his allergies would trigger a positive test than his CBD use.

For players who traverse time zones regularly and routinely finish rounds at dinnertime on one day and then tee off early the next morning, subpar sleep is virtually an occupational hazard. Horschel said that when he had an afternoon tee time, followed the next day by an early-morning round, he might get only four hours of sleep because he would have so much adrenaline in his system after his late finish.

“It would take me so long to calm down and to sort of shut my brain down,” Horschel said. Beam’s sleep product “has been a massive help for that,” he added.

The way McCarron sees it, the players are better off taking CBD products than a prescription drug. “Ambien, Xanax, any of those drugs are so bad for you,” McCarron said after last season’s season finale on the Champions Tour, where the players are more open about their CBD use, their chronic aches and pains caused by decades of wear and tear on their bodies perhaps emboldening them to speak. Referring to CBD, McCarron continued: “Why not promote it? I wish the tour would be a little more behind it.”

A CBD company, CV Sciences Inc., was an official sponsor of the tour stop in San Diego in January, and the products have gained plenty of unofficial exposure. When Phil Mickelson, a five-time major champion, began chewing gum during competitive rounds last year, he set off widespread rumors that he was chewing CBD gum, a position that McCarron maintains. “Tiger? Yeah, he’s chewing it,” McCarron said. “Phil? He’s chewing it.”

The speculation intensified during the second round of last year’s Masters when Mickelson was caught on TV squirting a liquid into his mouth using an eye dropper while waiting to hit a shot. Tiger Woods chewed gum all week on his way to the title, explaining afterward that it helped curb his appetite. If CBD gum was what Woods was chewing — he declined to say — he had ample reason for not wanting to unnecessarily confuse the public, which might recall that when Woods was arrested on a D.U.I. charge in 2017, he had THC in his system.

Mickelson, who won his 44th tour title last year at age 48, said the gum he had been chewing was infused with caffeine, not CBD. “The rumors that I am involved in any capacity with CBD is not true,” he said in a text message. “It’s something I’ve looked into. I did try it, but I’m not using it now.”

Before the season was suspended, Horschel had an ankle tendon injury that he treated with a CBD-infused cream, which allowed him to play on without pain. “It allows you to recover better and get over aches in a more natural way,” he said.

There is only one treatment for aches and pains that’s better, Horschel said, and that’s the one that has been forced on all the players during the past two months: rest.

Karen Crouse is a sports reporter who joined the Times in 2005. She started her newspaper career at the Savannah News-Press as the first woman in the sports department. Her first book, "Norwich," was published in January, 2018.   More about Karen Crouse

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The Truth About Testing

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Officially, the heads of professional golf don't believe they have a problem with performance-enhancing drugs, but they feel they must act to eliminate any suspicious spillover from the headlines in other sports. Unofficially, players and agents fret that the first failures will involve recreational substances such as marijuana. And collectively, all involved have taken a deep breath and await the public reaction to the inevitable -- the first positive test result

Random drug testing comes to the PGA Tour, not before July, and the LPGA, when its season starts in February, on the heels of the Mitchell Report, which listed nearly 90 Major League Baseball players alleged to have used performance-enhancing substances while the sport turned a blind eye to the problem. But one major advantage golf has over team sports is the lack of player associations. Both the men's and women's tours have been able to act relatively quickly without having testing weakened by becoming a bargaining chip with unions.

"We are the players' association," says PGA Tour executive vice president Ty Votaw. "We are both [MLB commissioner] Bud Selig and [Players' Association executive director] Donald Fehr." At risk is the reputation golf has long traded on as a sport steeped in honesty and populated by squeaky-clean players. "That depends on [the media]," LPGA counsel Jill Pilgrim says, when discussing the public-relations risks. "If we have a 1 percent failure rate, [is the media] going to report that 1 percent or on the 99 percent who are clean?"

A fair question but one that ignores the fact that anything that happens for the first time is news. The initial positive drug test will be significant no matter how isolated it is or how unknown the player may be -- although in the minds of many, only one test matters. "If Tiger's test comes back negative, what does it matter what the rest of them are on?" wondered George O'Grady, CEO of the European Tour at the Presidents Cup. While clearly joking, O'Grady also makes sense.

Woods has the record-setting potential of Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, the aura of Alex Rodriguez and the pristine image of Derek Jeter all rolled into one. He is also solidly in favor of drug testing. "I think we should be proactive instead of reactive," Woods said. "I just think we should be ahead of it and keep our sport as pure as can be. This is a great sport, and it's always been clean." After receiving the 40-page PGA Tour Anti-Doping Manual last month Woods said: "I think it will help. I certainly don't think it can hurt the game." Woods said the tour can test anywhere at anytime without notice. "And that's fine with me," he added.

The International Olympic Committee first introduced drug testing to sports in 1968 after suspicion East German athletes and others from the Soviet Bloc were using drugs. Testing took center stage in 1988 when Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson was stripped of his gold medal in the 100-meter dash at the Summer Olympics in Seoul. The IOC created the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in 1999, in part because of concerns raised after a 1998 drug raid during the Tour de France bicycle race.

If golf is ever going to reclaim a spot in the Olympic games, its athletes will have to submit to WADA drug testing. The drug programs for the PGA Tour will be administered by The National Center for Drug Free Sport in Kansas City, Mo., which tests for the NCAA, while the LPGA will use a company called CDT.

Drug testing is not foolproof, however, as scientists stay ahead of the regulators by inventing designer drugs. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) says it tested Olympic track star Marion Jones 24 times over seven years -- all of which came back negative -- before she admitted drug use during an Internal Revenue Service investigation related to the BALCO probe.

Professional golf long resisted drug testing because it believed in its squeaky-clean image and didn't want to be lumped in with other sports. But as drug scandals rocked cycling, track, swimming and baseball, golf felt pressured to act before it had to react. The LPGA moved first, unveiling a plan to its players last March. The PGA Tour announced its plan in November. Testing will be phased into the Nationwide Tour in late 2008 and the Champions Tour in mid-2009.

As the new season begins, players are approaching drug testing with caution and concern. Mark Calcavecchia has switched his prescription blood-pressure medicine because it contained a beta-blocker on the banned list. "I looked at what's legal and what isn't legal," Calcavecchia said at the season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship. "[It's] just common sense. Certainly, nobody is going to accuse me of doping up. I'm the fattest, weakest player out here. I can bench press about 40 pounds."

Paul Goydos, a 15-year veteran who once used steroids prescribed by a doctor to help torn rib cartilage heal faster, was among the few willing to speak publicly against the testing plan. "I think it's the stupidest thing I've heard in my entire life," Goydos said at the Mercedes. "What's a performance-enhancing drug? Please tell me that. There's nothing out there that makes you make more putts."

The whispered concern on both the men's and women's tour involves street drugs. As might be expected among any group of young people involved in any career, there are those who partake of illegal substances for recreational reasons. "If 22 players fail because they smoke pot, what has been accomplished?" asked one veteran player who is a past PGA Tour Policy Board member. "Why should the tour care what players do in their hotel rooms at night?" asked a long-time agent.

According to a nationwide survey of more than 70 Division I universities conducted last year by the Salt Lake City Tribune, only 11.6 percent of failed tests were for performance-enhancing drugs, with steroids and their masking agents accounting for but 1 percent. The overwhelming majority of the violations -- 64.1 percent -- were for street drugs, with marijuana accounting for the bulk (57.1 percent).

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"Some recreational drugs are performance-enhancing drugs -- cocaine, marijuana, amphetamines," says Pilgrim, explaining why the LPGA tests for street drugs. "We already have a code of conduct on these issues, and we have always been concerned about the health and safety of our players." Votaw agrees: "Drugs of abuse are illegal and have always been banned," he said. "Because addiction is an issue, we reserve the right to have rehabilitation as a punishment." The men's tour also reserves the right not to make public the names of those who test positive for drugs of abuse.

With their drug plans, the PGA and LPGA tours appear to have learned from the mistakes made in team sports. The NFL, for example, does not test on game days and does not require chaperones if a player needs additional time to produce a urine sample. Testers in baseball routinely give notice of their arrival by requesting parking passes for the day of the test. The NHL does not test for amphetamines and neither the NHL nor the NBA test during the off-season. Golfers, however, can be tested any time and at any place, though neither tour has determined how many players will be tested and how often testing will occur.

"We are going to work very hard to make this a credible and transparent process," Votaw said, adding the cost to the tour will be in excess of $1.5 million a year. "It's not done for public relations purposes. It's done for the good of the sport even though we don't think there is a problem." Testing for steroids is not cheap, costing about $150 per player.

The conundrum professional golf finds itself in is this: A sport that has long boasted it is the only game in which competitors call penalties on themselves -- despite the fact that cheating allegations have surfaced at times -- has succumbed to the fate it had long resisted and allowed itself to be lumped in with the sports tainted by drugs. Testing, however, may be the only way for golf to prove it is as clean as it says.

COMPARING THE PLANS

A look at how drug testing plans for the PGA and LPGA tours match up:

WHEN DO THEY GO INTO EFFECT?

The PGA Tour program begins no sooner than July 2008, after a period of player education. The LPGA program started Jan. 1. Its first official tournament starts Feb. 14.

WHO IS TESTED?

Both programs involve random testing with no advance notice. Both tours also reserve the right to "target test" a player about whom there may be suspicions. Neither tour has yet to decide how many players will be tested and how often testing will occur.

WHAT IS BANNED?

Performance-enhancing drugs, such as steroids, masking agents that can hide the use of steroids, and drugs of abuse such as marijuana and cocaine. The PGA Tour also bans Human Growth Hormone (HGH) and EPO (synthetic blood doping). The LPGA says neither is a proven performance enhancer for golf.

ARE THERE EXCEPTIONS?

Players may apply for a medical waiver or therapeutic-use exception (TUE) which they can obtain if they demonstrate there is no alternate treatment besides the banned substance and that, for the player involved, it does not improve performance.

WILL THE PUBLIC BE INFORMED OF POSITIVE TESTS?

Only after all appeals have been exhausted. The PGA Tour reserves the right not to make public positive tests for drugs of abuse. It also reserves the right to impose rehabilitation as part of the punishment phase.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING APPEALS?

Under both plans, prize money earned during the appeals process will be held in an interest-bearing account until resolution of the matter.

WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES?

PGA Tour: First offense -- up to one-year suspension; Second offense -- up to five-year suspension; Third offense -- permanent ineligibility.

LPGA: First offense -- one year suspension; Second offense -- two-year suspension and loss of membership. Must return to Q school. Third offense -- permanent loss of LPGA membership.

TESTING: The basics

A step-by-step look at how the PGA Tour will conduct its drug testing. The first testing will occur no sooner than July.

1. The player is randomly selected, advised of his rights and acknowledges in writing he has been picked for drug testing.

2. The player reports to the drug testing station as soon as possible with a photo ID and may be monitored from the time of notification until the sample is collected. Failing to report in a timely manner is a violation of the program.

3. The player rinses and dries his hands.

4. The player selects a collection vessel and verifies its seal has not been broken.

5. Only the player and the collector are allowed in the restroom during the sample collection.

6. The player splits the sample into a bottle labeled "A" and a bottle labeled "B" and seals the vessels.

7. The samples are sent to a lab where the "A" sample is analyzed and the "B" sample is stored.

8. The lab reports the results to the tour Anti-Doping Administrator.

9. If the "A" sample tests positive, the Program Administrator determines if there is a Therapeutic Use Exemption for the banned substance.

10. If the review supports the test findings, the player is advised of his rights to have the "B" sample tested. The player has two days to notify the Program Administrator if he wants to attend the "B" sample test.

11. If the "B" sample tests positive, the player can submit a written explanation. If a violation is upheld, the player is notified of his penalty, which may include disqualification, forfeiting prize money or points, ineligibility and fines. Sanctions for recreational drugs may include rehabilitation or medical treatment.

12. The player has seven days to appeal in writing to the commissioner. A hearing is held within 45 days of the appeal's receipt. The commissioner can impose a provisional suspension after the positive "A" sample finding. If there is no provisional suspension, and the player continues competing, prize money is held in escrow pending the case's outcome.

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15. A first offense brings a suspension of up to one year. A second brings a suspension of up to five years and a third can bring a permanent ban.

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Is Smoking Allowed On The PGA Tour?

In general, you are still able to smoke at PGA Tour events, both players and spectators. However, there are likely to be restrictions regarding smoking in or near temporary structures that have been built for the event such as hospitality marquees.

For example to quote the PGA Tour website information for the Dell Technologies Matchplay in 2020 :

“Smoking & Vaping

Smoking and vaping are permitted on course in open areas. Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside and within 50 feet of all hospitality and public structures.”

Obviously, you should be mindful of other spectators when attending a PGA Tour event. If you want to smoke then move to a quiet area away from any buildings or temporary structures so as not to affect other patrons. Don’t forget that if you upset other spectators you could be ejected as the PGA Tour reserves the right to remove people that are behaving inappropriately.

There have been examples though of tournaments where smoking (for spectators at least) has been banned. E.g. The 108th US Open at Torrey Pines .

Is Smoking Allowed On The PGA Tour

PGA Tour Rules On Smoking

The Tour doesn’t have a ban on smoking and smoking-related products but due to the nature of their commercial relationships with sponsors, they expect players to exercise discretion when they light up. Other than tobacco brands I doubt any company wants to see their product associated with the habit.

Interestingly there are probably more caddies that smoke than players. Maybe the stress of dealing with a touring professional leads them to take up smoking! With the amount of money some of them earn they can probably afford champagne and caviar!

Do PGA Tour Players Smoke?

Yes. A number of professional golfers currently smoke or have in the past including:

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Can I Smoke On The Golf Course

In general, you aren’t going to run into many problems smoking on the course, although your playing partners might not appreciate it! Try to stay downwind of your playing partners as much as possible and also dispose of your butts appropriately. Should a non-smoker have to put up with a cigarette butt on the line of their putt etc? Given that golf is proud of its rules of etiquette, this is a particularly sore point for me as a non-smoker on those rare occasions when I am playing with a smoker.

Some clubs may have introduced blanket bans but they are likely few and far between. In the UK a few clubs might ban smoking during periods of hot weather as there is always the potential for fire and no doubt some clubs in other parts of the world might introduce such bans when the weather is unusually dry for a prolonged period.

Can I Smoke In The Clubhouse?

In the United States, there currently aren’t any federal laws to prohibit smoking indoors but 29 states have enacted bans in public places such as restaurants, bars and casinos. However, some have given exemptions to certain institutions such as private clubs. This means that you might be able to smoke in a golf club bar/restaurant even though there are statewide regulations banning smoking in bars/restaurants open to the general public. You would need to double-check the rules of that particular club.

Of course, it is possible that if enough club members were in favor there is nothing to stop them from bringing in a club rule forbidding smoking indoors.

Can I Leave The Grounds To Smoke?

Unfortunately, if you are attending a PGA Tour event then you won’t be readmitted if you leave the venue so you will just have to find somewhere quiet to indulge yourself without affecting too many other spectators.

Should Smoking Be Banned At PGA Tour Events?

As a non-smoker, it is easy for me to say that it should but since we are talking about an outdoor activity then it might be considered too draconian! As long as you respect other people’s right not to breathe your secondhand smoke or deal with cigarette butts then I don’t see why it should be banned outright unless there is another good reason such as a risk of fire due to dry weather.

Is Smoking Allowed at European Tour Events?

Yes with similar caveats to the PGA Tour. Smoking will not be allowed in buildings or temporary structures. Since the European Tour (now the DP World Tour) visits so many different countries there may also be restrictions imposed at certain events so you would need to double-check for that specific tournament. Players and caddies are expected to be discrete if they are smoking while on the course.

Is Smoking Allowed On The PGA Tour: Conclusion

So, while it isn’t explicitly banned it is frowned upon by the Tour and no doubt the companies that sponsor the players. In the modern era, brands don’t want to be associated with tobacco products unless they are already part of that industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions [FAQ]

Can pga players smoke on the course.

The PGA Tour doesn’t have an outright ban on players smoking on the course but they do expect them to exercise some discretion while smoking due to the commercial relationships they have with their many partners.

Can PGA Players Drink On The Golf Course?

No, the Tour Rules prohibit the consumption of alcohol on the golf course during practice and tournament rounds. Breaking this rule could lead to penalties if they are discovered.

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By kiteman August 20, 2014 in Tour Talk

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Not all the below are full time PGA members but I know they smoke or if they don't now they certainly used to: John Daly Tim Herron Marcel Siem Shigeki Maruyama Nicolas Colsaerts Angel Cabrera (Outside of golf course) Nick Price Dustin Johnson (Seen pictures of him smoking / not sure if it is full time habit) Darren Clarke Thomas Bjorn Alex Cejka I think if you found old footage of the European tour from say the 70s/80's you would probably notice half the players smoked if you looked at the coverage carefully. I think even Seve enjoyed sneaky ones in his younger years in the bars! Read it somewhere although he obviously stopped pretty early.

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Cabrera quit. He said he took a lot of guff from it from his fans.

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I smoke when I play ,it's something to keep my hands busy and grind..we play for money and I enjoy the hell out of it..if I didn't smoke and gamble I would not play...just being honest...and I am actually going to have to change my handicap getting better ...love to compete,,,i guess that has nothing to do with who really matters but just sharing reasons why the guys might smoke.. sorry to waste your time I was bored myself..guess i'll go take a puff

[quote name='soregongolfer' timestamp='1408526677' post='9971099'] Cabrera quit. He said he took a lot of guff from it from his fans. [/quote] He did for a while after his US Open win. However in an article done about him when he was making that second great run at the Masters in 2013 he admitted he still smoked quietly off the course, but had given up during rounds of golf. Perhaps he has given up since then...

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Does Crenshaw still smoke?

[quote name='bonesarelli' timestamp='1408529754' post='9971155'] Does Crenshaw still smoke? [/quote] Is water wet? Ben is a chain smoker.

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If you go back to the 60's and 70's, I'd bet that most golfers on tour smoked. I remember Palmer used to do commercials for Lucky Strike, and I know Nicklaus used to (he may still) smoke. Arnold actually made it look cool when he took a drag, and flicked his cigarette to the turf before his shot.

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Stensons caddie (current) smoke son the course...I have seen him several times

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Arnie was a big time smoker. Don't know if he still does.

For those interested, E-Cigs will get you the nicotine fix without all the other bad stuff. I have V2's but I still smoke the regular ones. One of my buddies started on E-Cigs and hasn't had a regular one in 5 months.

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[quote name='kiteman' timestamp='1408519919' post='9970987'] Duf and Levin? That's all I know... [/quote] Spencer Levin quit smoking cigs when he was away for a while injured. Never heard of Dufner smoking, dipping yeah obviously, but never seen him smoke.

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smoking should be banned in any public palces! :)

I'm sure the list of public palaces is pretty short.

I'm sure the Italians would be upset about this one though...

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People that talk about banning cigarettes, are the some ones that, if given half a chance, would ban ever thing "they" don't like, because they think they know what's best for everyone; without a thought for freedom. I can name a number of people in history that had that same mentality, and some still living now. Reason riots, rebellions and wars happen.

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[quote name='Pepperturbo' timestamp='1408551476' post='9973143'] People that talk about banning cigarettes, are the some ones that, if given half a chance, would ban ever thing "they" don't like, because they think they know what's best for everyone; without a thought for freedom. I can name a number of people in history that had that same mentality, and some still living now. Reason riots, rebellions and wars happen. [/quote] I agree 100%.

If you can puff away without any smoke bothering anyone, then have at it. You lose any argument the second it interferes with others. Its a disgusting habit that you choose, not me, so forcing it on people has no merit for a discussion.

[quote name='setter02' timestamp='1408551848' post='9973199'] If you can puff away without any smoke bothering anyone, then have at it. You lose any argument the second it interferes with others. Its a disgusting habit that you choose, not me, so forcing it on people has no merit for a discussion. [/quote]Off topic here but; Does that include those whom partake in smoking the "herb"?

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if its outside I couldn't care less...in a bar I still don't care...I expect it. therefore I wont go ...but in other closed places no way......example.... 10 years ago while heading to a funeral I had to stop for gas.... walked into the station to pay and as soon as I walked in noticed the attendant had one burning in the ashtray and one to her lips... whole place stunk...I quickly got out and when I got back into the car realized I now reeked of smoke.... Well my nephew with aszma starts coughing and couldn't stop until we arrived at the church and I got out and away from him... Im wearing a suit dressed to the nines and smell like an ashtray... Im pissed... later I wonder if the attendant is an owner or just employee....so I call ...find out she was not to be smoking inside...to this day I haven't stopped at that station...not because of a grudge but because I cant get that bad memory out of my head... just no sense in being too lazy to walk outdoors... My opinion of course

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Do you smoke weed recreationally? Here's what experts want you to know.

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Some 23 states and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational cannabis in recent years, and others, including Florida, will vote to do so in November. This changing landscape has led to a dramatic rise in consumption, with some 62 million Americans using cannabis in 2023. But legalization of cannabis doesn’t mean that regular consumption is completely safe.

A growing body of evidence has documented an array of health concerns beyond just dry mouth and fatigue and includes both mental and physical illnesses. One recent study even links cannabis consumption to heart disease .

“People think about Bob Marley when they think about cannabis. They think it’s natural, it’s Mother Nature, that it’s not going to do any harm,” says Marco Solmi, a psychiatrist at the University of Ottawa. Yet his review of the substance published in the BMJ found numerous potential problems .

Cannabis isn’t dangerous in the same way opioids are, says Deborah Hasin, an epidemiologist at Columbia University who has researched cannabis use and abuse. “People don’t die from cannabis overdose,” she says. “But it can have a lot of other consequences to both physical and psychological health.”

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Some of the problems can be attributed to the stronger strains now available . As Maria Rahmandar, medical director of the substance use and prevention program at Chicago’s Lurie Children’s Hospital, put it at a recent discussion of cannabis at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, today’s products are “not your grandmother’s weed.”

“These products are much more potent and come in so many different formulations, that it’s very different from those in the sixties and even the nineties,” Rahmandar says.

The way people consume cannabis today increases the amount of the active ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), they ingest. Vaping and edibles generally deliver higher quantities than rolling and smoking joints does, Rahmandar says.

Psychological distress a significant problem

One of the lesser-known but troublesome risks of regular cannabis use is substance-abuse psychosis, where a person has delusions or paranoia, hears voices, and otherwise temporarily loses touch with reality. The psychosis generally resolves within a few days, but in some cases requires hospitalization.

This condition can occur with any psychologically altering substances, but the risk from cannabis is higher even than from cocaine, Solmi says.

“You’re more likely to develop substance-abuse psychosis if you use cannabis daily, but I cannot tell you there’s a safe amount that would prevent this,” he says. Young adults and males are the most prone.

Especially worrisome, up to a third of people who experience substance-abuse psychosis go on to develop the more permanent condition of schizophrenia, Solmi says.

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Observational studies also connect other mental-health conditions to frequent cannabis use. Solmi’s review found that depression increases, as does violence among dating couples. And since cannabis causes cognitive impairment—as well as visual impairment—car accidents have risen among users who drive while under the influence.

Experts especially worry about the mental health impacts for teenagers. Some 17 percent of tenth graders report using cannabis, even though no state has legalized the drug for anyone under 21.

Adolescents are 37 percent more likely to develop depression by young adulthood if they regularly use cannabis compared to non-users. Rates of suicide are also higher.

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“Teenage brains are going through a time of maturity and pruning, so when substances are put in there, they have more of an influence than they do on adult brains,” Rahmandar says.

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Regular use of cannabis can also lead to significant physical problems.

People who use the drug regularly have a higher risk for heart attack, stroke, and other heart disease , according to a large population-based study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association in February. Heart attack rates rose 25 percent while stroke increased 42 percent in this group, the researchers found.

This likely occurs because THC affects blood flow in the arteries and because receptors for cannabinoids exist throughout the cardiovascular system, the authors state. People who smoke their weed also boost their heart disease risk from the particulate matter they inhale alongside the THC.

Other studies have linked cannabis with improving nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy, but the BMJ   review found regular users can actually suffer from an extended vomiting condition known as hyperemesis. “This is rare, but it’s increasing as more people use the drug,” Hasin says.

Pregnant women who use cannabis regularly are more likely to have preterm births and dangerously small babies. More research is needed to determine whether this results from the drug itself or from other lifestyle factors among those who choose to use cannabis while they are pregnant, Solmi says.

Cannabis addiction is a concern

Many people perceive cannabis to be safer than alcohol, but one in five cannabis users develop an addiction to the drug. Symptoms of cannabis use disorder are like those for other substances.

“If people experience cravings, feel they need more and more to get the same effects, they’ve had unsuccessful attempts to quit or cut down,” or have any of several other symptoms “that’s a warning,” Hasin says.

As with alcohol, cannabis addiction can lead to personal, financial, legal, and health problems .

Certain groups are at particularly heightened risk for this addiction. Rates in veterans have increased substantially since 2005, Hasin found in her research. She attributes this to a combination of increased potency and greater acceptance of the drug from its legal status, as well as the likely use of cannabis to self-medicate chronic pain and psychiatric disorders. “The VA has done a good job of reducing unnecessary prescribing of opioids in veterans, so some of them might be turning to cannabis,” she says.

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Young people are also at risk for developing this disorder. Youth who begin using the drug at earlier ages or who have a family history of addiction especially heighten their odds for trouble .

“People younger than 25 should avoid cannabis altogether,” Solmi says. “They have no idea how they will react to cannabis. You’re gambling with your brain and your health.”

For everyone else, moderation is key.

“This isn’t a benign substance that has no risk,” Rahmandar says. “Most users will be fine, but we can’t predict who will develop problems.”

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    Still, the PGA Tour has warned players that CBD is not carefully regulated, and has not taken steps to loosen its stance on marijuana. In 2015, an ESPN survey found that 39% of players thought the ...

  10. Where There's Smoke: David Courtney

    Weed and the PGA Tour have an unfriendly relationship, at least officially. "Marijuana is illegal in the U.S. and most other countries," reads the tour's anti-doping-program manual.

  11. Should golf embrace cannabis?

    In an anonymous poll conducted by Golf.com last fall, roughly 60 percent of the 52 players who participated indicated that weed should be legal on Tour. One in five said they had smoked or taken an ingestible form of the drug. The PGA Tour's anti-doping policy currently follows guidelines set by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

  12. Viktor Hovland's Quirky Response Sparks Speculation About Weed Use

    While the topic of Viktor Hovland's weed use remains speculative, it is interesting to observe the impact of such rumors on his public image. The young golfer has managed to captivate fans with his talent and humor, and it is this unique combination that continues to draw attention to his every move. In conclusion, PGA Tour rising star Viktor ...

  13. Golfer Admits Smoking Pot on the Golf Course During Tournaments

    NEW YORK -- Golfer Robert Garrigus -- who finished in a tie for third at this month's U.S. Open -- admitted he used to smoke marijuana mid-round on the Nationwide Tour in the early 2000s, and he ...

  14. Hitting the Greens: Why Cannabis and Golf Go Hand in Hand

    Among players under 35, fully half said they planned to smoke cannabis while golfing. One golf course in Ontario, Canada, has decided to cash in. Golf club Rolling Greens, formerly Lombard Glen, this year became the world's first cannabis-themed golf course. The concept is possible following Canada's 2018 legalization of recreational cannabis.

  15. PGA TOUR: Pro Golfer Says "Plenty of Guys" Smoked Weed During

    Pro Golfer Says "Plenty Of Guys" Smoked Weed During Nationwide Tour Tournaments. Tony Manfred. 2011-07-01T23:00:00Z ... Garrigus is now one of the longest drivers on the PGA Tour, and will ...

  16. Intriguing Pro Golfers Who Smoke: PGA, LPGA, & Years Past

    Of course, there are smokers on the LPGA Tour, though lower than on the Men's Tour. Here are a few LPGA players who smoke cigarettes (or once did). JoAnne Carner. JoAnne Carner, now in her eighties, won 43 titles on the LPGA Tour. She was the second player to cross the million-dollar earning mark in the history of LPGA.

  17. Golfers Embrace CBD, Even as Its Gentility Is Questioned

    PGA and Champions Tour players have become more vocal about using CBD to treat their ailments since the compound was removed from banned substances list in 2018. ... "That weed-smoking image ...

  18. Golf World Cover Story: The Truth About Testing

    The PGA Tour program begins no sooner than July 2008, after a period of player education. The LPGA program started Jan. 1. Its first official tournament starts Feb. 14.

  19. Which sports test for marijuana?

    The PGA Tour actually ratcheted up its drug testing program in 2017, and league officials will suspend any player who tests positive for THC. The PGA classifies cannabis as a "drug of abuse."

  20. Is Smoking Allowed On The PGA Tour (2024)

    Smoking and vaping are permitted on course in open areas. Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside and within 50 feet of all hospitality and public structures.". Obviously, you should be mindful of other spectators when attending a PGA Tour event. If you want to smoke then move to a quiet area away from any buildings or temporary structures ...

  21. Here's why PGA TOUR players are switching to Callaway's new Paradym Ai

    Callaway's new family of Paradym Ai Smoke drivers hit the USGA Conforming List on Monday at the start of the year, and a slew of PGA TOUR players are already preparing to put them in play at The ...

  22. PGA players that smoke? Cigarettes that is.

    Marcel Siem. Shigeki Maruyama. Nicolas Colsaerts. Angel Cabrera (Outside of golf course) Nick Price. Dustin Johnson (Seen pictures of him smoking / not sure if it is full time habit) Darren Clarke. Thomas Bjorn. Alex Cejka.

  23. The Five: Post-PLAYERS storylines to follow

    In a season that features 31 weeks and 36 events, THE PLAYERS is the 11th week and 12th event. It puts a bow on the TOUR's opening 10-week run and culminates at TPC Sawgrass, one of the best ...

  24. PGA TOUR Player Stats, Bio, Career

    Players. All Players Priority Rankings Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10 Rookies International. ... PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, and the Swinging Golfer design are registered trademarks. The Korn ...

  25. Do you smoke weed recreationally? Here's what experts want you to know

    A customer smokes while waiting in line outside the Housing Works Cannabis Co. on the first day of legal recreational marijuana sales in New York, U.S.