New theory emerges behind bizarre overdosing incident at BMW Championship

Former NBA dietician Jessica Isaacs has disputed Ben Griffin’s ‘creatine overdose’ claims on her Instagram (@jessicathesportsrd)

Ben Griffin shocked the golfing world this weekend after revealing he had overdosed on creatine during the final round of the BMW Championship.

The unusual and frightening incident has threatened to derail his career-best 2025 season, where he has managed two PGA Tour wins and sits sixth in the FedEx Cup standings.

Despite the unfortunate incident, Griffin still managed a T12 position in Baltimore and his place at this week’s Tour Championship.

But this has not stopped a heated online debate over the Ryder Cup hopeful’s incident.

Ben Griffin’s final round ‘overdose’ is unlike anything he’s experienced on a golf course before

When quizzed on his unusual on-course consumption of creatine, Griffin shook off any negativity before revealing what tipped him over the edge: “I’ve taken it on the golf course before. It’s fine.

“I started taking it after my second shot, and I accidentally swallowed one of the big rocks in my water bottle. I basically just inhaled a snowball.”

Griffin felt the effect of the creatine with a triple, double and single bogey, leaving him six over on Sunday through his first three holes.

He explained: “I four-putted the first hole, and on the second hole, I was like freaking out and didn’t know what to do. I hit it so far out of bounds.

“Luckily, my caddie made me chug a whole bottle of water and tried to calm me down a little bit.

“I’ve never overdosed on creatine before, but I think I did in the moment because I didn’t really drink any water after that.

Eventually, the man chasing a third season win and Team USA Ryder Cup wildcard recovered and managed to salvage a score of one-under par for the round with seven birdies.

After an unexpected start, Griffin claimed the symptoms soon wore off: “I felt good, so I went about my day and got it back to under par.”

What have the PGA Tour fans said?

There has been widespread criticism of Griffin’s interview which he claimed to have overdosed on creatine.

Many have suggested it is impossible to overdose on creatine, sparking rumours that it may have been a different substance that caused the side effects.

Former NBA Performance Nutrition Coach, Jessica Isaacs, released an explainer Instagram post in response, claiming that it was impossible Griffin’s symptoms were caused by creatine.

And followers have backed her claim with one commenting: “I’ve taken massive amounts of creatine with zero side effects.”

While another stated: “That might have been the absolute dumbest interview I’ve ever seen.”

Isaacs debunked the interview on her Instagram account (@jessicathesportsrd) and suggested a pre-workout or caffeine supplement may have caused his reaction.

Was his creatine ‘overdose’ illegal?

No. Creatine is a LEGAL and widely available dietary supplement that is not on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s banned list.

The supplement is popular among professional golfers as it has proven benefits on muscle energy, intensity and recovery.

However, while its consumption is legal, it’s unusual and unlikely to be advised to consume the substance sporadically through a professional golf event.