golfers to be drug tested

Hi folks

Saw this article that HGR holders might be interested in.

I notice the HGR has moved nicely down to the MA & looks ready for a bounce.

Cheers
(ps. I dont hold)


Golfers to be drug tested
From correspondents in Florida
September 21, 2007 GOLF'S global governing bodies announced the adopting of a doping-test program for professional golfers starting in 2008, releasing a list of banned substances today.

Agreeing in principle after years of work were the major rule-making bodies, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club and the US Golf Association, as well as the PGA and LPGA tours, European Tour, PGA of America and Augusta National Golf Club.

Their agreement ensures common doping practices at men's and women's major championships, the Ryder Cup and tour events worldwide.

Also agreeing to the plan were the Asian, Australasian, Canadian, Japan, South Africa's Sunshine and South America's Americas tours. The Nationwide development tour and 50-and-over Champions Tour would also feature dope tests.

US PGA commissioner Tim Finchem said that about $US1.5 million ($A1.74 million) a year will be spent on doping tests with start-up and administrative costs likely to boost that figure for the next two or three years to establish the program