fozcycle Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 From ABC news yesterday...... Dustin Johnson is taking a leave of absence from golf to seek help for "personal challenges," a swift end to his season that will keep him from playing the PGA Championship, the FedEx Cup playoffs and the Ryder Cup. In a statement Thursday from Hambric Sports Management, the 30-year-old Johnson said his leave of absence was effective immediately. It did not indicate how long he would be out, though agent David Winkle told the PGA of America he would not be at the PGA Championship next week or the Ryder Cup at the end of September. "I will use this time to seek professional help for personal challenges I have faced," Johnson said. "By committing the time and resources necessary to improve my mental health, physical well-being and emotional foundation, I am confident that I will be better equipped to fulfill my potential and become a consistent champion." He asked for privacy "as I embark upon this mission of self-improvement." Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpcgolf Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I saw that on tv yesterday. It is really sad, and he is playing so well. He is a very good match play player, and it will be a big loss for team USA for him to not be there. Driver: Taylormade 2017 M2 9.5 degree head played at 8 degrees. Fujikura speeder evolution tour spec x flex shaft tipped 1/4 inch. 3-Wood: 15 degree M2 tour. Fujikura pro 73 tour spec X flex shaft. Mizuno H5 2 iron. 4 iron: mizuno mp h4 4 iron dynamic gold s300 5-pw iron: mizuno mp 54 dynamic gold s300 52, 56, 60 wedges: cleveland 588 rotex cavity putter: 34 inch nike method 00 half circle mallet putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 One of my favorite players, I just wish he got more screen time. Hopefully he will get sorted out soon, it would be fun to still see him in the Ryder Cup. Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenGolfer Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 My first thought when I read that was, "looks like he's going back into rehab". "I suppose its better to be a master of 7 than to be vaguely familiar with 14." - Chick Evans Whats in my Sun Mountain 2.5+ stand bag? Woods: Tommy Armour Atomic 10.5* Hybrid: Mizuno MP Fli-Hi 3H Irons: Mizuno T-Zoid True 5, 7 and 9-irons Wedge: Mizuno S18 54* and Top Flite chipper Putter: Mizuno Bettinardi A-02 Ball: Maxfli Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 I wonder if this issue predates Gretzky. Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted August 1, 2014 SPY VIP Share Posted August 1, 2014 I hope this is not another Anthony Kim situation where a golfer I like to watch play stops playing for good. Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted August 1, 2014 SPY VIP Share Posted August 1, 2014 White lines... http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/dustin-johnson-suspended-pga-tour-after-positive-test-cocaine Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK in TEXAS Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I wonder if this issue predates Gretzky. Yup. MaryJane in '09, coke in '12 and now again in '14 MENTOR, L4 COACH & TRAINER FIRST TEE GREATER HOUSTON HDCP: 8.3 (GHIN: 3143312) In my bag, April 2023 TS3 Driver & 4 Wood Hzrdous Smoke Shaft (Stiff Flex) TS2 Hybrids Mitsubishi Tensei Shaft (Stiff Flex) MP-59 5-PW; KBS Tour (Regular Flex) SM8 Wedges EVNROLL ER2 Putter SRIXON Z-STAR DIAMOND BALL Sun Mountain Cart Bag 4.0 Push Cart (I'm walking 9 outta 10 rounds!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey golf Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Interesting. I was thinking that something was going on between him and Paulina but all these comments on multiple websites mention drugs. I guess we'll find out more later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted August 1, 2014 SPY VIP Share Posted August 1, 2014 Report: Dustin Johnson suspended six months for cocaine, had "sexual indiscretion" with PGA Tour player's wife. http://t.co/crt9LhiQSJ— Deadspin (@Deadspin) August 1, 2014 Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westy Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Flipping hell, drugs and sex? That's rock n roll golf right there...... Shame though, like the way he plays - good fun player. Always wonder about recreational drugs and sport - bad for the image of the game but can't imagine most would be performance enhancing.... Rest in peace long sticks - I'll remember you TM Burner Superfast 2.0 TP Regular TM RBZ Stage 2 Fairway 14.5 stiff Adams Blue Hybrid No. 3 stiff Adams Super xtdHybrid 21.5 Stiff Ping G30 4 and 5 Iron - Regular CFS Shaft Ping i25 6 - PW Regular CFS Shaft TM Y Groove Gap Wedge Cleveland CG10 Sand Wedge PingTR Piper Putter, adjustable shaft, SuperStroke Fatso Titleist StaDry Cart Bag Motocaddy S3 Pro Trolley Foot Joy City, Adidas Boost Boa and Adidas Superstar shoes Pro V1x in the summer, Titleist Velocity in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey golf Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Always wonder about recreational drugs and sport - bad for the image of the game but can't imagine most would be performance enhancing.... I think golf is a sport where something like steroids or any drugs wouldn't help. Drugs would only bring you down, unless you take something for concentration but still, I'm not sure how much that would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I think golf is a sport where something like steroids or any drugs wouldn't help. Drugs would only bring you down, unless you take something for concentration but still, I'm not sure how much that would work. Oh boy I've had this debate elsewhere. There are a variety of different PEDs basically the kind that would benefit golf is the kind that would allow the body to recover quicker, after a workout, a round, 500 balls so that you could hit 1,000 tomorrow. With all due respect I think it's silly to think that there has been no PED use in golf. I'd like to think that there has been less than other sports. It doesn't sound as if this is the reason for Dustin's leave of absence. I wish him well. Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 AT least on this forum we are being more civil towards him than on some of the others. I am waiting to see what all is said about him in this area because there will be a hot bed of contriversy here because he went to school here. Personally I met him when he was a junior at CCU and on the golf team there before he was rich and famous. We played behind him one Sunday and the course was crowded so we chatted a bit while waiting. He seemed to be a nice college kid. I have talked to him since because we have a mutual friend and he remembers me. He has always been very polite and has not seemed to change a bit since his college days. I just hope he gets over his addictions what ever they may be. Trust me he is on my prayer list Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56* Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey golf Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Oh boy I've had this debate elsewhere. There are a variety of different PEDs basically the kind that would benefit golf is the kind that would allow the body to recover quicker, after a workout, a round, 500 balls so that you could hit 1,000 tomorrow. With all due respect I think it's silly to think that there has been no PED use in golf. I'd like to think that there has been less than other sports. It doesn't sound as if this is the reason for Dustin's leave of absence. I wish him well. I wasn't aware of drugs like that, thanks for the clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 At the club today, most golfers were focused on the sexual indiscretions rather than the cocaine. Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 At the club today, most golfers were focused on the sexual indiscretions rather than the cocaine.Do you have any membership openings? Sorry if you throw it over the plate I've got to swing at it. Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Do you have any membership openings? Sorry if you throw it over the plate I've got to swing at it. But the question is it was over the plate did you hit a home run or foul ball?? Ha Ha could not resist Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56* Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jondagcl Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Anyone else read more about this on deadspin? A couple of guys in commenting in the main article pointed out the SLDR "don't trust Dustin" ads and the irony involved. I think it's unfortunate. I am obviously out of the loop and I don't have any friends on tour - so this was a big shock to me. I guess it really is hard to manage that much fortune and fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kygolfer1980 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I really hate to hear it. He's one of the guys I enjoy watching most out there. Driver: Titleist 915 D2 9.5 with Diamana Whiteboard S flex 3 wood: Titleist 915F 15*, Whiteboard S Flex Titleist 915H 18* and 24* with Whiteboard SFlex Irons: Mizuno JPX EZ Forged 4-PW with S300's Wedges: Mizuno MP T4 50*, 56* with DG Spinner Putter:MannKrafted Long Slope or Odyssey #7 Versa Metal milled or Betti Tour Stock; Ball: Bridgestone B330 or Titleist NXT Bag: Titleist 'Murica colored carry bag or MyGolfSpy Tour Bag RH, Western KY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Do you have any membership openings? Sorry if you throw it over the plate I've got to swing at it. Line drive somewhere, I was a line drive hitter it's just a question of whether they found a gap. Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Line drive somewhere, I was a line drive hitter it's just a question of whether they found a gap. I hit a line drive homer once, in little league baseball, and I did stay at a Holdiay Inn. Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RookieBlue7 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 The PGA Tour said that Dustin is not suspended and that there was no failed cocaine related drug test. In The BagDriver: TaylorMade M2 (2017) w/ Project X T1100 HZRDUS Handcrafted 65x Strong 3 wood: Taylormade M1 15* w/ ProjectX T1100 HZRDUS handcrafted 75x3 Hybrid: Adams PRO 18* w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4 Hybrid: Adams PRO 20* (bent to 21*) w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4-AW: TaylorMade P770 w/ Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Black Onyx S400 SW: 56* Scratch Tour Dept(CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerLW: 60* Scratch Tour Department (CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerXW: 64* Cally XForged Vintage w/ DG X100 8 iron tiger steppedPutter: Nike Method Prototype 006 at 34"Have a ton of back-ups in all categories, but there are always 14 clubs in the bag that differ depending on the course and set-up. Bomb and gouge. Yes, I'm a club gigolo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RookieBlue7 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 "With regard to media reports that Dustin Johnson has been suspended by the PGA Tour, this is to clarify that Mr. Johnson has taken a voluntary leave of absence and is not under a suspension from the PGA Tour," a statement read. In The BagDriver: TaylorMade M2 (2017) w/ Project X T1100 HZRDUS Handcrafted 65x Strong 3 wood: Taylormade M1 15* w/ ProjectX T1100 HZRDUS handcrafted 75x3 Hybrid: Adams PRO 18* w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4 Hybrid: Adams PRO 20* (bent to 21*) w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4-AW: TaylorMade P770 w/ Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Black Onyx S400 SW: 56* Scratch Tour Dept(CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerLW: 60* Scratch Tour Department (CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerXW: 64* Cally XForged Vintage w/ DG X100 8 iron tiger steppedPutter: Nike Method Prototype 006 at 34"Have a ton of back-ups in all categories, but there are always 14 clubs in the bag that differ depending on the course and set-up. Bomb and gouge. Yes, I'm a club gigolo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westy Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Yep the problem with not having the facts is that everyone will fill in the details themselves....... If dustin had a medical issue you'd assume it would have been publicised? However if I'm wrong about that I humbly apologise. I'm afraid though we are all left wondering as to the facts and it's in most peoples nature to assume the worst of folk - sad but true. If he has done something a bit daft involving recreational drugs, a sexual indsicression etc the general public are pretty forgiving, putting a few perfect people to one side (Nicklaus for instance who just seems well loved everywhere) people often actually like human sports stars who make mistakes.....just like we do sometimes. Rest in peace long sticks - I'll remember you TM Burner Superfast 2.0 TP Regular TM RBZ Stage 2 Fairway 14.5 stiff Adams Blue Hybrid No. 3 stiff Adams Super xtdHybrid 21.5 Stiff Ping G30 4 and 5 Iron - Regular CFS Shaft Ping i25 6 - PW Regular CFS Shaft TM Y Groove Gap Wedge Cleveland CG10 Sand Wedge PingTR Piper Putter, adjustable shaft, SuperStroke Fatso Titleist StaDry Cart Bag Motocaddy S3 Pro Trolley Foot Joy City, Adidas Boost Boa and Adidas Superstar shoes Pro V1x in the summer, Titleist Velocity in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrodeur86 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Still can't believe it. Definitely 1 of my favs. DRIVER: Stealth 2, 9* Upright setting, Mitsubishi Kai' Li red, 60g Stiff flex, New grip coming Woods: Sim Max 3 Wood, 15*, Fujikura Ventus 6 Blue 65g, Stiff flex, New grip coming HYBRIDS: JPX 850 hybrid 19*, UST Proforce V2 85g, Stiff, New grip coming IRONS: MP-20 HMB 4 iron, Project X LZ 6.5 shaft, Stiff+, Ping Midsize grip JPX 919 Tour 5i-pw, Project X LZ 6.5 shafts, Stiff+, Ping Midsize grips WEDGES: New Level Golf 50*, 55*, 60* M-Type Wedges with True Temper Elevate Tour X-Stiff flex, New Level Midsize grips PUTTER: Heppler Ketsch 35", Ping PP62 Pistol Grip BALL: Pro V1 (2021 + 2023 Versions) BAG: TM19 Select Plus Cart Bag Shoes: Under Armour HOVR Fade 2 SL Spikeless Shoes Tech: NX7 Pro Slope golf laser Rangefinder Frogger Golf Towels, 4 more Yard blue/ yellow golf tees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RookieBlue7 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I love meme factory's app In The BagDriver: TaylorMade M2 (2017) w/ Project X T1100 HZRDUS Handcrafted 65x Strong 3 wood: Taylormade M1 15* w/ ProjectX T1100 HZRDUS handcrafted 75x3 Hybrid: Adams PRO 18* w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4 Hybrid: Adams PRO 20* (bent to 21*) w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4-AW: TaylorMade P770 w/ Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Black Onyx S400 SW: 56* Scratch Tour Dept(CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerLW: 60* Scratch Tour Department (CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerXW: 64* Cally XForged Vintage w/ DG X100 8 iron tiger steppedPutter: Nike Method Prototype 006 at 34"Have a ton of back-ups in all categories, but there are always 14 clubs in the bag that differ depending on the course and set-up. Bomb and gouge. Yes, I'm a club gigolo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey golf Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I love meme factory's app Meme Factory is great, I've gotten some good use out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanD Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Reports online are he is up in Montana/Wyoming at Gretzkys place. Still playing golf, supposedly shot 61 in a member/guest or something. Doesnt make much sense to me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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