DUBLIN, Ohio – Jon Rahm has tested positive for COVID-19 and has withdrawn from the Memorial, which he was leading by six strokes following a third-round 64.
According to a statement from the PGA Tour, Rahm was involved in contact tracing after coming into contact with a person who had COVID-19. Under the circuit’s protocols, he was allowed to remain in the tournament but he had to test after each round.
The test he took after the second round was positive and that sample was re-tested and was also positive. Rahm was informed of the positive test, and his withdrawal, following his round.