Bleacher Report · Jun 19, 2020
Nick Watney Withdraws from RBC Heritage After Testing Positive for COVID-19
Golfer Nick Watney has withdrawn from the RBC Heritage on Friday after testing positive for COVID-19, the PGA Tour announced.
According to a statement released by the PGA, Watney began showing symptoms Friday morning, leading him to consult with a physician who administered a test for the coronavirus.
Watney will now follow CDC guidelines for self-isolation and recovery.
The tour noted the Henderson, Nevada, resident traveled to the Hilton Head, South Carolina, tournament privately and was not on the PGA-provided charter flight. Watney also tested negative for COVID-19 upon arriving at the event, as did the other 369 players, caddies and staffers on site.