Cromwell (US) (Agencies):Cameron
Champ has tested positive for the coronavirus when he arrived for the Travelers
Championship, becoming the second PGA Tour player in five days to have a
positive test.
Nick Watney tested positive
Friday at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina last week.
Champ tied for 14th at the
Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas. He did not play last week at
Harbour Town and was tested upon arrival at TPC River Highlands.
He withdrew from the
tournament and must self-isolate for at least 10 days. He can end his
self-isolation after 10 days provided he has no subsequent symptoms or has two
negative test results 24 hours apart or more.
"I feel great physically
and I was obviously surprised and disappointed to learn of the test
result," Champ said in a statement released by the tour on Tuesday.
"It's important now to
take the necessary steps and measures to protect others, including my loved
ones."
The tour is expected to release
full test results Wednesday after the pre-tournament testing is done.
Players on the charter flight
from Hilton Head were given a saliva test on Saturday before they could get on
the plane. Others traveling to the Travelers Championship, such as Champ, had
to do a nasal swab test.
The tour had contact tracing
tests of 11 people who may have come in close contact with Watney, who played
the first round of the RBC Heritage and was on the course preparing to warm up
when his positive test result was returning. The 11 people had two tests, and
all results were negative.
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