Golf sets up new unified anti-doping plan, which is expected to
be tough but sensible for abusers, leaders of the sport's governing
bodies said Wednesday.
On the eve of the Presidents Cup matches between US and
International squads at Royal Montreal Golf Club, World Golf
Foundation leaders discussed their plan announced last week to
start doping tests next year.
"It needs a bit more tough," European Tour executive director
George O'Grady said. "We're trying to bring a measure of common
sense to a professional business."
US PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said players support the
plan and stiff penalties but noted that details make the matter
tricky.
"The players are very open in support of the policy. The players
understand the image of the sport is fundamental," Finchem
said.
Drawing the line on where and how to hand out life bans or long
suspensions is the task leaders now face.
There would be no drug czar for golf, with each major organizing
body and governing group policing punishments that would apply
worldwide.
(Xinhua News Agency September 27, 2007)
