PGA Tour golfer Trey Mullinax receives six-month suspension

Professional golfer Trey Mullinax has been suspended from the PGA Tour for six months after violating its anti-doping policy by testing positive for a substance banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The Tour announced the suspension on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Mullinax’s suspension will be lifted on January 16, 2027, just before the start of the next season.

In a statement issued by the PGA Tour on the same day, Mullinax accepted responsibility. He stated he used a medication to treat a condition he was diagnosed with during his college years, but did not seek the required approval under Tour policy. “My lack of knowledge is not an excuse,” Mullinax said. “It was my responsibility to know the rules before taking any medication, and I failed to do so. I want to be absolutely clear I have never taken any substance with the intention of gaining a competitive advantage.” He concluded by saying he respects the game and accepts the consequences of his actions.

Under PGA Tour policy, players are responsible for any banned substance in their system, regardless of intent. The use of performance-enhancing substances and methods is prohibited in line with WADA standards, and...