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Tour suspends Patel for violating Anti-Doping Policy

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11 years ago

Jan 14, 2015

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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19 Comments

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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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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I am Tigger

Jan 16, 2015 at 3:01 am

What did he take?

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slimeone

Jan 16, 2015 at 1:04 am

Seems like there’s an elephant in this room.

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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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cody

Jan 15, 2015 at 5:31 pm

Scapegoat.

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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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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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- I am Tigger
  
  Jan 16, 2015 at 3:00 am
  
  Eldrick is!
  
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  - Rick ross
    
    Jan 17, 2015 at 4:03 am
    
    And how has that worked out…
    
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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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marcel

Jan 14, 2015 at 7:53 pm

drug cheats – ban them forever!!!

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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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