HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – The PGA Tour’s first positive COVID-19 test hasn’t shaken the confidence players have in the circuit’s safety protocols.
After back-to-back weeks without a positive test to restart its schedule, Nick Watney’s positive test Friday set off contact tracing and additional testing. Eleven tests were administered after Watney tested positive and all were negative for coronavirus.
“I feel very safe. I wouldn't be playing if I didn't,” Justin Thomas said. “The Tour has done all the protocols they can. Unfortunately, you can't control guys going to get something to eat or whatever it might be, if you're staying in a hotel or room service or whatever it might be.