[Golf Topic] Scheffler and Hosfield "US Open Canceled Due to COVID-19"

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…The top rookie Scottie Scheffler (USA, photo) has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

The United States Golf Association (USGA), which organizes the US Open, announced on the 14th (Korean time) that "Scheffler will withdraw from the US Open due to COVID-19" and "Brandon Grace (South Africa) will take his place." The second major of the 2020 season, the US Open, will open on the night of the 17th at Winged Foot Golf Club (par 70) in Mamaroneck, New York. The original June schedule was postponed by three months due to COVID-19. Gary Woodland (USA) will defend his title.

Scheffler is a strong candidate for the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year this year. Although he has no wins, he has shown consistency by finishing in the top 10 seven times, including two third-place finishes, in 23 tournaments. He also performed well last month at the first major, the PGA Championship, finishing tied for 4th, and ranked 5th in the Playoff (PO) rankings, the best among rookies. In the second round of last month's 'PO first round' The Northern Trust, he made a remarkable 'dream 59'.

Following Scheffler, Sam Horsfield (England) was also sidelined by COVID-19. He is a 24-year-old 'young gun' in his second year since debuting on the European Tour last year. He has been on the rise recently, winning two tournaments last month at the Hero Open and the Celtic Classic. He has participated in 12 tournaments this year, finishing in the top 10 four times, and is currently 8th in the Race to Dubai rankings. Rory Sabbatini (Slovakia) will take Horsfield's place.

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