Nick Watney made history Friday but not in a good way as he became the first player on the PGA Tour to test positive for the coronavirus.
Watney immediately withdrew himself from the RBC Heritage before his Friday afternoon tee time.
According to ESPN, the 39-year-old five-time winner indicated before arriving at the Harbour Town Golf Club that he had symptoms consistent with the virus. He then was tested following a physician consultation and found to be positive.
According to the tour, a total of 369 players, caddies and personnel underwent on-site testing with no positive results until Watney.
In accordance with the tour’s health and safety guidelines Watney will be required to isolate for 10 days and self-quarantine.
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