[Golf Topic] Long-Hitter Champ Tests Positive for COVID-19

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…Power hitter Cameron Champ (USA, photo) has been sidelined by COVID-19.

The PGA Tour announced on the 5th (Korean time), "Champ tested positive in a COVID-19 diagnostic test" and "he has withdrawn from this year's first tournament, the Sentry Tournament of Champions (total prize money $8.2 million)." Champ, who has won three times on the PGA Tour, tested positive before leaving his home in Houston, Texas, for the tournament held in Hawaii. Champ's manager stated, "His current condition is good" and "he is recovering from COVID-19."

The PGA Tour requires all players scheduled to participate in tournaments to undergo COVID-19 testing. Players who test positive are forced to withdraw. The Sentry Tournament of Champions will open on the 7th at the Plantation Golf Course at Kapalua Resort on Maui Island, Hawaii. This tournament is a 'champion of champions' event featuring only winners from 2021. World No. 1 Jon Rahm (Spain), No. 2 Collin Morikawa, and 'Playoff champion' Patrick Cantlay (all USA) will all participate.

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