Maybe we are already fed up with the news about Tiger Woods on steroids. Accusation about his steroid use may not entice people to read more but talks about his mistresses may be more interesting to some. We seldom read in the news about pro golfers being involved in the use of performance enhancing drugs. It is a sport that is considered by many people as a clean sports. But the reality is, the use of steroids is not only confined in sports requiring physical contact, extra strength and stamina. It may not be rampant in golf but golfers are still tempted to use steroids aside from medical reasons like treatment of a certain health condition.

The report of the Daily Telegraph proves this assumption as one of the young and promising golfer of Australia was recently involved in steroid controversy. They reported that amateur golfer Daniel Nisbet will be facing a two-year ban for possessing steroids during his return to Australia after a competition late last year. The 19-year old golfer, who became part of the national team just last year, was apprehended by customs officers upon his return to the country. He represented Australia at an amateur tournament in Canada but was caught with steroids.

Nisbet’s case is currently on appeal with the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA). According to Nisbet, the steroids were intended for another person. It is not yet clear what type of steroids were confiscated from the golfer since the golf association and the ASADA had made an agreement not to disclose any information to the public on the Nesbit’s case. “Our agreement with ASADA means that we can’t publicly comment on it in any shape or form until it’s made public,” said Stephen Pitt, Golf Australia chief executive officer.

Daniel Nisbet will be turning pro this year after his inclusion in the Golf Australia National Squad and Australian Institute of Sport squad members in 2009. But his steroid case will hinder his objective to become a professional golfer and compete in the PGA. Nisbet was also ranked number 26 on the world amateur golf rankings. His career may already end because of the sanction that will be imposed against him which will include banning him in amateur and professional tournaments. Golf Australia chief executive officer Stephen Pitt told the Daily Telegraph that Nisbet is no longer part of the Australian national squad and the Australian Institute of Sport golf squad because Nisbet’s 2009 term had already expired.

The performance of Nisbet in the amateur pleased some of sports officials in Australia. He was even commended by Golf Australia Director-National Elite Development Peter Knight when he was included in the squads. “Both of these squads are made up of our best amateur talent and the inclusion of Daniel Nisbet and Ryan McCarthy shows the quality of players who are not long out of junior golf,” said Knight. “The players who are beginning a career in professional golf do so after having been such great ambassadors for Australia and their respective states. They have our best wishes for long and successful careers as professionals”.

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