tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post115651150112911101..comments2024-03-01T04:58:03.785-05:00Comments on Doctor Anonymous: Fore-wardDr. Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05207266669522973903noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1156738722415833702006-08-28T00:18:00.000-04:002006-08-28T00:18:00.000-04:00Just to clarify, when I mean "drug testing," I'm s...Just to clarify, when I mean "drug testing," I'm specifically referring to things like anabolic steroids and other performance enhancing drugs.<BR/><BR/>There is little debate that Tiger has more muscle strength than almost all the pro golfers in the world. Equipment (ie - golf clubs, golf balls, etc) are pretty much equal among the world's best golfers. An argument could be made that boosting muscle strength could give you a better chance to compete with the world's best - namely Tiger.<BR/><BR/>I agree that some medicines are used for legitimate medical reasons, but for drugs like anabolic steroids, when it comes to sports, there is no legal use, and testing for it has become a science on its own.Dr. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05207266669522973903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1156676828883406802006-08-27T07:07:00.000-04:002006-08-27T07:07:00.000-04:00I think the apprehension is that some golfers are ...I think the apprehension is that some golfers are using beta-blockers and the ADHD drugs. As has been said, it is going to be tricky to disentagle these from their 'legitimate' use, particularly given the much longer lifespan of golfers compared to other sports.<BR/><BR/>There was some controversy a while back over the laser surgery that Woods had on his eyes - and whether this extra acuity gave him an unfair advantage. This was something that I read in a newspaper so I'm not over-confident as to its accuracy.<BR/><BR/>It will be interesting to see what comes of this call for testing.<BR/><BR/>Regards - ShingaShingahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126212762767721751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1156612068367255792006-08-26T13:07:00.000-04:002006-08-26T13:07:00.000-04:00It's quite possible that there are drugs being use...It's quite possible that there are drugs being used in golf. I would think that the type of drugs that would be used would be more in the way of helping to keep one mentally focused for long periods of time. (ie: drugs for ADD, ADHD, etc.)<BR/><BR/>I can foresee that these 'legal' drugs would show up in the testing and that there could be quite a controversy over whether or not they should be allowed for use by the players. I think that these types of drugs could certainly give golfers a competitive edge.<BR/><BR/>One more thing...<BR/><BR/><EM>I hate when people quote themselves, because it's an egotistical thing to do *grin*, but I'm going to do it anyway.</EM><BR/><BR/>This comment got me to analyzing myself, if only for a few short minutes.<BR/><BR/>;+)<BR/><BR/>Especially since I 'quote' myself quite a bit.<BR/><BR/>In fact, I have this ~annoying~ habit of repeating myself which I believe has been brought on by having been the parent of 'lots and lots' of children for 'many, many' years...<BR/><BR/>I think I quote myself just to make sure that I am heard, and mostly because I have this overwhelming feeling that I am the only one listening.<BR/><BR/>later...It's me, T.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17835558639653389651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1156567708381667222006-08-26T00:48:00.000-04:002006-08-26T00:48:00.000-04:00lol Dr. A. Pluto can do the grand rounds perhaps. ...lol Dr. A. Pluto can do the grand rounds perhaps. :)<BR/><BR/><BR/>It seems unnecessary but if it's the only way to maintain integrity of the players and the sports itself,that would be alright IF there's no onbjection.ipanemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114366790282963547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1156539202159339222006-08-25T16:53:00.000-04:002006-08-25T16:53:00.000-04:00Jenny! *LOL* If Pluto had used steroids, it wouldn...Jenny! *LOL* If Pluto had used steroids, it wouldn't have gotten bumped for being too little! >;o)<BR/><BR/>About testing golfers ... I don't even see the point, honestly. All they do is bat a ball with a stick, and walk all over a highly manicured lawn ... I mean - it's not like drugs would make them more accurate ... !?<BR/><BR/>Don't forget that this is the lady who can't tell a soft ball from a foot ball ... so take any sports related statements I make with a HUGE grain of salt ... ;o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1156533917210390652006-08-25T15:25:00.000-04:002006-08-25T15:25:00.000-04:00Do you suppose this whole Pluto thing happened bec...Do you suppose this whole Pluto thing happened because some test came back positive that it had used steroids at some point?!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960135932006113600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1156532732939638662006-08-25T15:05:00.000-04:002006-08-25T15:05:00.000-04:00Test the golfers, test the clubs, test the balls a...Test the golfers, test the clubs, test the balls and heck, test the caddies. I just want Pluto back!Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03419451666376342315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1156517088833790032006-08-25T10:44:00.000-04:002006-08-25T10:44:00.000-04:00Maybe Pluto can be a NASCAR driver now. He's got s...Maybe Pluto can be a NASCAR driver now. He's got some free time. (I just can't let go of the Pluto thing).Dr. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05207266669522973903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29955732.post-1156516813385356622006-08-25T10:40:00.000-04:002006-08-25T10:40:00.000-04:00Wow golfers getting drug tested? It's sad it had ...Wow golfers getting drug tested? It's sad it had to come to that. They better be fair and test the Senior tour, too!<BR/><BR/>Fortunately my favorite sport, NASCAR can never be hurt by performing enhancing substances. Of course you can try like heck and modify the cars, but it's always caught and the penalties are stiff.Michael Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18007864829010402376noreply@blogger.com