[Golf Topic] Niemann Tests Positive for COVID-19, "Masters Appearance Cancelled"

[Asia Economy Reporter Noo Rae] ○…World No. 41 Joaqu?n Niemann (Chile, photo) will not be participating in the 'Masters Legends' event.

On the 7th (Korean time), he posted on his social media, "I tested positive for COVID-19 and have withdrawn from next week's Masters," adding, "This tournament means a lot to me, so I am disappointed, but I will focus on a speedy recovery." He secured his spot in this year's Masters by winning the PGA Tour Military Tribute in September last year. If it weren't for COVID-19, he would have been able to compete in his second Masters.

The Masters, usually held every April, was postponed to November due to the global spread of COVID-19. The tournament will commence on the 12th at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA. Originally, 96 players were scheduled to participate this year, but with Niemann's COVID-19 diagnosis, along with 2008 champion Trevor Immelman (South Africa) and 2009 champion ?ngel Cabrera (Argentina) withdrawing, the field has been reduced to 93 players.

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