PGA Tour Revamping Fan Code of Conduct Amid Sports Betting Concerns
Several players have raised concerns about sports betting's impact on the game.
The PGA Tour is taking steps to address concerns raised by players about the impact of sports betting on their on-course product. PGA Tour senior VP of tournament administration Andy Levinson expressed worries about fans negatively interacting with players and the potential for influencing competition. The organization is revamping its fan code of conduct, adding security measures, and training volunteers to identify and report problematic behavior.
They are also developing a program to monitor online commentary related to players who have been bet on. While sports betting-related ejections make up less than 5% of total ejections at PGA Tour events this year, the organization remains vigilant, noting that fan behavior can be difficult to control.
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