Golf Channel · Nov 18, 2021
Kyle Westmoreland tests positive for COVID-19, withdraws from RSM Classic
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – For the first time since July, a player has been forced to withdraw from a PGA Tour event after testing positive for COVID-19.
Kyle Westmoreland, who was in the field at the RSM Classic on a sponsor exemption, withdrew before teeing off for Round 1 at Sea Island Resort. He was replaced in the field by Ryan Armour.
Ted Purdy and Chris Couch were the last players to withdraw from a Tour event after testing positive at the Barbasol Championship in July.
The Tour stopped onsite testing for COVID-19 in July for players or caddies that are vaccinated. Players who are not vaccinated are required to take a PCR test within 72 hours of arriving at a Tour-affiliated event.