Singh may pay dearly for doping gaffe

Former world number one Vijay Singh pulled out of the Waste Management Phoenix Open before the start yesterday after admitting he had used a deer antler spray which has previously been found to contain a banned growth hormone.

Singh may pay dearly for doping gaffe

The 49-year-old Fijian, now facing the possibility of a worldwide suspension, withdrew after issuing a statement in which he said: “While I have used deer antler spray, at no time was I aware that it may contain a substance banned under the PGA Tour Anti-Doping Policy.

“In fact, when I first received the product I reviewed the list of ingredients and did not see any prohibited substance.

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