{"id":64504,"date":"2025-08-13T17:32:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T17:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/64504\/"},"modified":"2025-08-13T17:32:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T17:32:07","slug":"bryson-dechambeaus-pga-tour-drug-testing-claim-sparks-scepticism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/64504\/","title":{"rendered":"Bryson DeChambeau’s PGA Tour drug testing claim sparks scepticism"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bryson DeChambeau claimed drug testing on LIV Golf is far more rigorous compared to the PGA Tour<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

DeChambeau made a surprise appearance on the Pat McAfee<\/a> show on Tuesday where he waxed lyrical on a number of topics.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chief of which was his recent appointment as the chairman of the president’s council on sports, fitness and nutrition.\u00a0<\/p>\n

DeChambeau<\/a> also offered his thoughts on the future of men’s golf, new content ideas and even opened up on his friendship with his loyal caddie and trusted right-hand man Greg Bodine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The two-time major champion also made an off-the-cuff remark when asked about the PIF-backed breakaway’s anti-doping policies.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“It’s actually a lot more rigorous than the other side,” DeChambeau said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He declined to get into specifics, but the 31-year-old’s comment sparked a debate on X and drew plenty of scepticism.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I love Bryson, but this doesn’t sound truthful,” one user said.<\/p>\n

“If you say so,” another chimed in.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Another added: “So that’s why you stopped bulking?!”<\/p>\n

That comment was a reference to DeChambeau’s incredible weight gain for the 2019-2020 PGA Tour season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

DeChambeau spent that offseason bulking up, consuming more than 6,000 calories a day in a bid to become the biggest-hitter on Tour.<\/p>\n

His daily diet consisted of six meals a day, plus several protein shakes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The golfer gained roughly 40 pounds in less than a year and claimed his first major championship title, the US Open<\/a> at Winged Foot, by overpowering the course.<\/p>\n

Injuries to his wrist and hip, plus gut inflammation, led to DeChambeau deciding to slim back down.<\/p>\n

Bryson DeChambeau denies taking PEDs<\/p>\n

The incredible transformation to DeChambeau’s physique led to several rumours the golfer was taking performance-enhancing drugs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To dispel the rumours, DeChambeau made a six-minute YouTube video of himself submitting bloodwork to a Quest Diagnostics lab and revealing the results.<\/p>\n

“I wanted you guys to see this and showcase this because no one else is going to do this,\u201d DeChambeau said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“This is medical information that I’m willing to disclose, and I want you guys to know I did this in a way that was hopefully natural, and just hard work.”<\/p>\n

Graeme McDowell’s swipe at PGA Tour, DP World Tour<\/p>\n

DeChambeau isn’t alone in thinking that LIV Golf’s anti-doping measures are taken more seriously.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In August 2024, Graeme McDowell was suspended for one tournament and fined $125,000 after he breached anti-doping procedures by using a Vicks nasal spray to assist with cold symptoms.<\/p>\n

The former US Open champion said he used the spray without realising it was on the banned list.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After the oversight, McDowell took what was interpreted as a dig at the PGA and DP World Tours by saying: “LIV’s anti-doping policy is designed to be thorough and transparent.<\/p>\n

“Unlike some other tours LIV<\/a> enforces these rules rigorously, which made this situation particularly challenging for me.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“However, I accept the rules and penalties \u2013 they are essential for maintaining the integrity of the sport.”<\/p>\n

The PGA Tour has always drawn criticism for perceived secrecy and inaction over anti-doping matters.<\/p>\n

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