John Catlin joined Bryson DeChambeau’s Crushers GC as a replacement for Charles Howell III at LIV Golf Houston after Howell was sidelined due to a tibia injury in his left leg. Surprisingly, Catlin had decent performances, with a T7 finish in Nashville being his best. However, it was unexpected that Catlin would return to the LIV golf field, this time as a member of Brooks Koepka’s team.
Yes, you read it correctly. Recently, bunkered.com revealed that Catlin is joining Koepka’s Smash GC as a replacement for Graeme McDowell for the $25 million Greenbrier showdown. McDowell has been suspended for one event for violating LIV Golf’s anti-doping rules. He tested positive for R-methamphetamine, a banned substance that he claims was used in a nasal spray for congestion.
McDowell shared a post on X, stating, “Ahead of LIV Nashville, I was struggling with severe congestion that was affecting my sleep. In an effort to manage it, I used a generic Vick’s nasal decongestant without realizing it might be on the banned list.” McDowell will not only miss the next $25 million event but has also been fined $125,000. Meanwhile, John Catlin will play as his replacement at LIV Golf Greenbrier.
Photo from Brooks Koepka Instagram
