Why has Jim Thorpe been suspended from the PGA Tour?

Question

He received an email telling him he could no longer take part in the tour - but why?

Answer 1

The PGA Tour does not comment on issues related to player discipline, but Thorpe faces the prospect of a year in prison on two counts of failure to pay taxes. Thorpe is appealing the punishment, telling the Golf Channel: “If we can reach a compromise with the IRS maybe we can get probation. I think this sentencing was a little tough.”