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Tour suspends Patel for violating Anti-Doping Policy

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The PGA Tour announced on Wednesday that Web.com Tour player Bhavik Patel will serve a year-long suspension for violating the PGA Tour Anti-Doping Policy’s ban on the use of performance-enhancing substances.

Patel accepted a provisional suspension on Oct. 7, 2014 for his violation, and he will be eligible to return to competition on Oct. 7, 2015.

“In an effort to overcome an injury, I made a lapse of judgment.” Patel SAID. “I regret my decision but have learned from the experience and look forward to returning to competition.”

The Fresno State University alum turned professional in 2012. He finished 103rd in the Web.com Tour money standings in 2014 and 56th in the money standings in 2013.

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He played on the Hawaii Pacific University Men's Golf team and earned a Masters degree in Communications. He also played college golf at Rutgers University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

19 Comments

19 Comments

  1. bainz

    Jan 16, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    So its OK to do coke, but you can’t take stuff to heal an injury? Crackers. Is this just because Olympics is coming up? Due to medical condition I take testosterone, steroid cream , and lots of anti inflammatory medication. Just as well my golf is crap otherwise I’d be kicked off tour.

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  2. the legend

    Jan 16, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    This guy has been taking roids for a long time. I’ve played golf with him a few times over the years. He definitely telling a fib on the I’m trying to get over an injury line.

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  3. I am Tigger

    Jan 16, 2015 at 3:01 am

    What did he take?

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  4. slimeone

    Jan 16, 2015 at 1:04 am

    Seems like there’s an elephant in this room.

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  5. RP Jacobs II

    Jan 15, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    Like my position coach in college always told us: it’s only cheatin if ya get caught. Oh well…

    Fairways & Greens My Friends,
    Richard

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  6. cody

    Jan 15, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    Scapegoat.

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  7. yaisaidit

    Jan 15, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    you did, Tiger cheated by getting lasik surgery. he wasn’t born with those post surgery eyes. “drugs” aren’t the only way to cheat…

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    • Snowman2134

      Jan 15, 2015 at 5:14 pm

      Are you for real? LASIK surgery is cheating?? What about other visual aids like glasses and contact lenses?

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      • RP Jacobs II

        Jan 15, 2015 at 10:26 pm

        I’m not 100% sure, however I believe Yaisa was being facetious, lol. Strike that, I’m 98% sure ????

        Golfingly Yours,
        Richard

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    • Snowman2134

      Jan 15, 2015 at 5:15 pm

      Seriously?? What planet are you from??

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      • Jeff

        Feb 7, 2015 at 7:07 pm

        He is from planet “take a joke” where are you from?

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  8. Rick Ross

    Jan 15, 2015 at 8:56 am

    This is stupid, golf isn’t football or basketball. Why test for hgh/steroids You swing a lightweight club and walk slowly for 4 hours. Nobody’s sitting in the gym, juicing up, benching 350 thinking “damn, this is getting me closer to playing like Patrick Reed”.

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  9. bradford

    Jan 15, 2015 at 8:46 am

    This should be permanent. Playing golf for money is a privilege that people who cheat even one time should lose.

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    • RP Jacobs II

      Jan 15, 2015 at 10:29 pm

      You’re right!!! Strip him of his citizenship and deport him….

      All The Best,
      Richard

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  10. marcel

    Jan 14, 2015 at 7:53 pm

    drug cheats – ban them forever!!!

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  11. I H8

    Jan 14, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    I thought the PGA tour kept mum about its disciplinary proceedings. Why are they announcing this?

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    • HIGHfader

      Jan 14, 2015 at 1:55 pm

      because performance-enhancing/anti-doping is a different policy. Recreational drugs kept hush.

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