[Golf Topic] Kepka and McDowell "Withdraw Due to Caddy Testing Positive for COVID-19"

Brooks Koepka (right) and caddie Ricky Elliott are walking on the fairway on the third day of the RBC Heritage on the 21st.

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…The PGA Tour in the United States is facing an emergency due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Brooks Koepka (USA), ranked 4th in the world, announced on the night of the 25th (Korean time) that he would not participate in the Travelers Championship (total prize money $7.4 million), which opens at River Highlands TPC in Cromwell, Connecticut. This is because his caddie, Ricky Elliott, tested positive for COVID-19. This came right after a practice round with Graeme McDowell (Northern Ireland). Koepka said, "I will prioritize the health of other players and will not participate in tournaments for the next two weeks."

The day before, McDowell's caddie, Ken Comboy, was confirmed positive, so McDowell will also not participate in this tournament. Webb Simpson (USA), ranked 5th in the world and winner of last week's RBC Heritage, is also withdrawing. It is known that one of his family members tested positive. After the first round of last week's RBC Heritage, Nick Watney (USA) became the first PGA Tour player to test positive, and a total of five players are skipping this tournament.

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