Ohio Golf Journal July 2020

As Ohio is preparing to welcome both the PGA TOUR and the LPGA Tour for four solid weeks in July and August, it is becoming apparent that, even with the best intentions, efforts at keeping the pros safe from COVID-19 is not a 100% proposition. Nick Watney and Cameron Champ, as well as, Brooks Koepka’s caddie, Ricky Eliot and Graeme McDowell’s caddie, Ken Comboy, have all tested positive for the coronavirus. The Korn Ferry Tour has also been hit with player and caddie withdrawals, due to contracting the disease. It should be noted that these players and caddies were not infected, while at an event. Testing prior to the tournaments found them to be infected and they immediately went into quarantine. PGA TOUR Commissioner, Jay Monahan, reminded players to take extra caution when away from the golf course, especially when dining out, or traveling. Monahan said, “As we look at where we are now, I think we all need to remind ourselves that we’re learning to live with this virus and we all need to learn to live Forcing Withdrawals in Professional Golf COVID-19 By Fred Altvater Ohio Golf Journal