Graeme McDowell suspended and fined by LIV Golf for anti-doping violation

The former US Open champion says an over-the-counter nasal decongestant caused the issue. 
Graeme McDowell suspended and fined by LIV Golf for anti-doping violation

BAN: Graeme McDowell will sit out one tournament. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Graeme McDowell has been suspended for one LIV Golf tournament for violating the Saudi-funded circuit's anti-doping policy.

The former US Open champion has also been fined $125,000 US dollars (€114,000) after using a decongestant which includes the banned substance R-methamphetamine (levo-methamphetamine).

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