Why did Jon Rahm withdraw from Memorial Tournament?
DUBLIN, Ohio -- Jon Rahm, leading the Memorial Tournament by 6 strokes, was informed following Saturday's third round that he tested positive for COVID-19 and was withdrawn from the tournament.
Why is Jon Rahm not playing in the PGA Tour event?
The PGA Tour said Rahm was placed in contact tracing protocols on Monday after officials learned he had been in close contact with someone who was Covid-19 positive. Rahm elected to remain in the tournament and undergo daily testing and have restricted access to indoor facilities at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio.
What did Jon Rahm test positive at Muirfield Village Golf Club?
Rahm was informed of his positive test after a dazzling performance at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. While finishing his rain-delayed Round 2 in the morning, Rahm aced No. 16 to move into first and held a two-stroke lead through 36 holes.
What hole did Rahm aced in Round 2 of the PGA Tour?
While finishing his rain-delayed Round 2 in the morning, Rahm aced No. 16 to move into first and held a two-stroke lead through 36 holes. ARE YOU KIDDING ME, JON?
When did Jon Rahm get notified?
PGA TOUR Statement regarding Jon Rahm On the evening Monday, May 31, the PGA TOUR notified Jon Rahm that he was subject to contact-tracing protocols, as he had come in close contact with a person who was COVID positive. Per the TOUR’s COVID Health & Safety Plan, Rahm was given the option to remai... PGA TOUR Statement regarding Jon Rahm On the ...
Why did Jon Rahm withdraw from the Memorial Tournament?
Jon Rahm withdraws from the Memorial Tournament after testing positive for COVID-19
How many positive tests have been done for Rahm?
While this is an incredibly unfortunate situation, throughout 50 events since the PGA TOUR’s Return to Golf, there have been only four positive tests (including Rahm) within competition; Rahm is the first positive, asymptomatic case as part of the TOUR’s routine, contact-tracing protocols.
Is Rahm a positive golfer?
Rahm has tested negative every day, but his most recent test – which was performed after the conclusion of his second round (rain delayed) and before the start of his third round – returned positive at approximately 4:20 p.m. ET while Rahm was on the golf course. The PGA TOUR’s medical advisor requested a confirmatory test on the original sample, which came back at 6:05 p.m. ET, and was also positive.
Did Jon Rahm remai?
Per the TOUR’s COVID Health & Safety Plan, Rahm was given the option to remai... PGA TOUR Statement regarding Jon Rahm On the evening Monday, May 31, the PGA TOUR notified Jon Rahm that he was subject to contact-tracing protocols, as he had come in close contact with a person who was COVID positive. Per the TOUR’s COVID Health & Safety Plan, Rahm ...
Is Jon Rahm asymptomatic?
Rahm has remained asymptomatic.
Is Rahm in isolation?
The PGA TOUR’s medical advisor notified Rahm immediately upon completion of his round, and under TOUR protocols, he will be withdrawn from the competition. Rahm is now in isolation, and in accordance with CDC guidelines, he will need to remain in isolation through Tuesday, June 15.
How long is Rahm in isolation?
Rahm, the winner of five PGA Tour events, is asymptomatic. He is required to isolate for 10 days unless he is negative on two COVID-19 tests 24 hours apart. That puts him in isolation until June 15, two days before the start of the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, where Rahm won the 2017 PGA Tour event.
How much did Rahm earn in the election?
With a victory, Rahm could have moved closer to recapturing No. 1 in the world, along with earning over $1.67 million.
Where does Rahm live?
Rahm lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, where his wife in April gave birth to their first child. Rahm has not played since the PGA Championship two weeks ago. He was the 10-1 favorite at Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill entering the Memorial Tournament.
Is Rahm a favorite at Caesars?
He was the 10-1 favorite at Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill entering the Memorial Tournament. While under normal circumstances this would be treated by Caesars as a post-tee-off withdrawal -- meaning any bets placed on Rahm would not be refunded, since the withdrawal came after he teed off on Thursday -- the sportsbook said in a tweet Saturday night that it would count all tournament bets on Rahm as winners.
Can Rahm continue golf?
Asked if there was any way for Rahm to have continued in the tournament, via a one-person group or because golf is played outside and distancing is possible, Levinson said tour protocols don't allow it.
Who was in contact with Rahm?
The PGA Tour said Saturday night that all those who had been in contact with Rahm -- including Scottie Scheffler, Collin Morikawa, Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele and their cad dies -- were cleared through contact tracing protocols to proceed in the tournament.
Who met Rahm on the 18th green?
Rahm had just walked off the 18th green when he was met by PGA Tour staff, including Dr. Tom Hospel. Levinson said the second test result did not come back until Rahm had already hit his approach shot to the green.
How many holes did Rahm play in the morning?
While finishing his rain-delayed Round 2 in the morning, Rahm aced No. 16 to move into first and held a two-stroke lead through 36 holes.
Why did Jon Rahm withdraw from the 2021 Memorial?
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What golfer has a 54 hole record?
Jon Rahm was informed of his positive COVID-19 test after tying a 54-hole tournament record.
How many strokes did Rahm have?
J. Rahm, who had built a six-stroke lead through three rounds, was being tested daily after coming in close contact with someone who was COVID-19 positive. He tested negative every day until Saturday, when he returned a positive result that was confirmed while he was on the 18th hole.
Who won the 2019 Memorial Tournament?
Following the withdrawal of the defending Memorial Tournament champion, Morikawa and Cantlay will enter Sunday's final round tied atop the leaderboard at 12-under. Cantlay won the tournament in 2019. Scheffler and Branden Grace are tied for third at 9-under. TRENDING.
How many strokes did Rahm get in 2021?
He was first in strokes gained off the tee, on approach shots and from tee to green as well as second in putting. He'd gained a preposterous 21 strokes (!!) on the field through 54 holes against one of the best non-major fields of the entire year.
Is Rahm in contact tracing?
Rahm was informed by the PGA Tour on Monday that he was in contact tracing protocol as he was in close proximity to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Rahm tested negative throughout the week but a positive test popped up on Saturday while he was on the course.
Did Jon Rahm take a positive test?
Rahm was informed of the positive test as he left the course following a dominant third round on Saturday. Jon Rahm was rolling in dominant fashion to his second consecutive Memorial Tournament win after an unbelievable 64 on Saturday at Muirfield Village. Things took a devastating turn post-round, however, as he was alerted by the PGA Tour ...
Who is playing with Patrick Cantlay?
That showdown will now feature Collin Morikawa and Patrick Cantlay, who are both 12 under, six back of where Rahm was after 54 holes. They will play together late on Sunday at a course where both have won tournaments over the last two years -- Cantlay at the 2019 Memorial and Morikawa at the 2020 Workday Charity Open.
How much did Rahm earn in the election?
With a victory, Rahm could have moved closer to recapturing No. 1 in the world, along with earning over $1.67 million.
How many days apart does Rahm have to be in isolation?
Under the tour's CDC-guided protocols, players would have to return two negative tests 24 hours apart to end the 10-day isolation. That rules out Rahm playing Sunday.
What time did Rahm pull away from the golf course?
The tour said his test came back positive at 4:20 p.m., about the time Rahm began to pull away.
Why did Rahm's second round not finish?
The second round did not finish until Saturday morning because of rain delays earlier in the week. Rahm returned to make a hole-in-one on the 16th hole to take the lead, and he finished off a 65 to build a two-shot lead. The tour said his test came back positive at 4:20 p.m., about the time Rahm began to pull away.
Where does Rahm live?
Rahm lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, where his wife in April gave birth to their first child. Rahm has not played since the PGA Championship two weeks ago. While playing in the pro-am on Wednesday, Rahm was walking toward the 16th tee when a spectator asked for an autograph. “I'm sorry, I can't,” he said.
Did Scheffler see Rahm?
Scheffler didn’t see Rahm behind the green and wasn’t sure what was going on when he walked into the scoring room to sign his card. He said Rahm looked frustrated.
Who was the first player to test positive for asymptomatic?
Rahm was the fourth player to test positive during a tournament since the tour returned to competition one year ago in Texas. He was the first positive asymptomatic case as part of the tour's contact-tracing protocols. It was not clear with whom Rahm had contact that led to the tracing.
How many unders did Rahm shoot in the first three rounds?
He fired a seven-under, 65 on Friday before besting that with an eight-under, 64 on Saturday. After three tremendous rounds, Rahm set a tournament record at 18-under through the first three rounds. He held a six-shot lead over Collin Morikawa and Patrick Cantlay heading into the fourth and final round on Sunday.
Who is the golfer who holds the record for 18 under in the first three rounds?
After three tremendous rounds, Rahm set a tournament record at 18-under through the first three rounds. He held a six-shot lead over Collin Morikawa and Patrick Cantlay heading into the fourth and final round on Sunday. He was hoping to have back-to-back Memorial wins.