[Golf Topic] 'Number 8' Haeteon "COVID-19 Positive, Withdraws~"
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[Asia Economy Reporter Noo Rae] ○…World No. 8 Tyrrell Hatton (England, photo) has been sidelined by COVID-19.
On the 28th (Korean time), the US ESPN reported, "Hatton tested positive for COVID-19 and has withdrawn from the PGA Tour Valspar Championship (total prize money $6.9 million) held this week at Innisbrook Golf Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida." Hatton posted on his social media, "I am currently self-isolating," adding, "I hope everyone involved in the Valspar Championship stays safe, and I look forward to returning to the tour soon."
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Hatton is the fourth player to test positive for COVID-19 and withdraw from the Valspar Championship. Will Gordon and Bryce Garnett (both from the US), and Jeff Straka (Austria) also tested positive and withdrew. The PGA Tour was suspended in March last year due to the global COVID-19 pandemic and resumed in June. Since the tour restarted, this is the fourth time that three or more players or personnel have tested positive for COVID-19.
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