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Hideki Matsuyama tests positive for COVID-19; status for The Open in question

Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday and withdrew from the Rocket Mortgage Classic, putting his status for The Open in two weeks in question.

Matsuyama's agent and interpreter, Bob Turner, said it was too soon to say what the ramifications would be and that details were being discussed.

A player who tests positive for COVID-19 on the PGA Tour is allowed to return to competition 10 days after the onset of symptoms -- or sooner if there are no symptoms based on consecutive negative tests -- which would be Monday of The Open week at Royal St.