Doping Scandal Shocks Golf World - LITE

Jan 28, 2026 | Edition #168

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A Tour pro has been punished after a doping scandal this week. We'll examine the official statement and key details. On the other hand, Nelly Korda expressed her disappointment in no uncertain terms, and Brooks Koepka finally spoke to the media for the first time since quitting LIV. We’ll talk about all that and more in today’s edition.

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Tour Pro
Tour Pro Slapped With Lengthy Ban Following Doping Scandal

The golfer has refused to comment on the matter, but reports suggest it was a mutual decision by the Tour and the pro.





You read how Nelly Korda feels when it comes to the format of the TGL and the upcoming WTGL. As her comments gain traction in the golf community, tell us…

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Tuesday’s Results: 53.60% of you said losing Patrick Reed would not prove costly for LIV Golf.


On This Day
Nick Price

On this day in 1957, Nick Price was born in Durban, South Africa. Price began his pro career in 1977, first playing on the South African Tour, then the DP World Tour, and finally the PGA Tour. In his career, Price won 48 professional titles, including three majors: the PGA Championship (1992, 1994) and The Open (1994). In 2003, Price was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Can You Guess the Pro?

Hint: Second youngest U.S. Women’s Open qualifier.

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Tuesday’s Wordle: Ferret

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