Bubba Watson announced Sunday that he will not play in the Open Championship next week after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
Watson explained the decision further in a statement on Twitter:
The 42-year-old Watson is the latest high-profile player to pull out of the British Open. Hideki Matsuyama, the 2021 Masters champion, withdrew Saturday because of a recent COVID-19 diagnosis.
Matthew Wolff, Danny Lee and K.H. Lee have also pulled out of the tournament.
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