[Golf Topic] Grace "Withdrew from Barracuda Tournament Due to COVID-19"

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] ○…Brandon Grace (South Africa, photo) tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) during the competition...

The PGA Tour announced on its website on the 2nd (Korean time) that "Grace withdrew before the third round of the Barracuda Championship." This came after he was in 2nd place (20 points) through the second round, which ended the previous day at the Tahoe Mountain Golf Course in Truckee, California (par 71, 7,390 yards). The tournament is held simultaneously with the World Golf Championships (WGC) FedEx St. Jude Invitational, making it a relatively easier stage for winning competition.

The event is played using a 'modified Stableford' scoring system to encourage aggressive play. Albatrosses (double eagles) earn 8 points, eagles 5 points, birdies 2 points, pars 0 points, bogeys -1 point, and double bogeys or worse are scored as -3 points. Grace said, "I felt good all week, but suddenly felt fatigued last night and got tested." He added, "It's disappointing, but the most important thing is everyone's health."

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