Fiji born golfer Vijay Singh has been cleared of doping by the PGA Tour despite admitting he used a spray containing a banned substance.

Although he never failed a drug test, Singh was ruled to have breached golf’s rules on doping when he told Sports Illustrated earlier this year he had used deer antler spray.

The spray was found to have contained small extracts of a growth hormone, which was on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s list of prohibited substances.

The PGA Tour imposed a sanction on Singh following his admission but he appealed, saying he was unaware the spray contained any banned substances.

The World Anti-Doping Agency has also informed the PGA Tour the use of deer antler spray isn’t prohibited unless a positive test resulted.

Given that advice, the PGA has now cleared Singh.


Story by: Akuila Cama
(Source: Radio New Zealand)