Trey Mullinax has been suspended for six months by the PGA Tour after violating its anti-doping policy, with the punishment ruling him out until Jan. 16, 2027.
The Tour announced the sanction on Wednesday after Mullinax tested positive for prohibited performance-enhancing substances under the World Anti-Doping Agency code. It is a significant setback for the 2022 Barbasol Championship winner, who has made only two PGA Tour starts this year and missed the cut at both the Texas Children's Houston Open and the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
Mullinax accepts responsibility
In a statement, Mullinax said he wanted to address “the news regarding my failed anti-doping test and the suspension that followed,” adding: “I take full responsibility for what happened.”
He said he used medication to treat a condition he was originally diagnosed with in college, but did so without seeking approval under the Tour’s Anti-Doping Policy. “My lack of knowledge is not an excuse,” he said. “It was my responsibility to know the rules before taking any medication and I failed to do so.”
Mullinax also stressed that he had never taken any substance with the intention of gaining a competitive advantage. “Anyone who knows me knows how much I respect this game and the values it represents,” he said. “I accept the consequences of my actions and will use this experience as a lesson.”
What the suspension means next
The immediate impact is clear: Mullinax will not be available for PGA Tour competition for the rest of the suspension period, with his return now set for 2027. He said: “Golf has given me so much, and I never want one mistake to define the respect I have for the game or for the people who support me.”
For a player with one PGA Tour win, this is a damaging interruption at a time when he had already been short on tournament opportunities. Mullinax closed his statement by thanking supporters and saying he looks forward to competing again in 2027.
