McIlroy backs PGA Tour drug testing reforms


  • Golf
  • Thursday, 22 Jun 2017

Jun 16, 2017; Erin, WI, USA; Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the 13th tee during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Erin Hills. Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy has voiced support for the PGA Tour's drug-testing reforms that introduce blood screening and revise the list of banned substances to match the World Anti-Doping Agency's directory for the 2017-18 season.

Last July, the 28-year-old Briton expressed concern over the lack of regular drug testing in golf compared with other Olympic sports and advocated the introduction of blood testing.

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