The PGA Tour is strengthening its protocols with stricter rules governing testing and who is allowed on the tournament property beginning at next week’s Rocket Mortgage Classic.
The Tour announced Saturday morning that players, caddies and other approved personnel will not be allowed on the tournament property without the Tour first clearing them with a negative COVID-19 test.
“Previously, players and caddies could be on site to practice as they awaited their arrival testing results, but without access to any indoor facilities,” the PGA Tour said in a statement outlining the change. “The Tour is taking that precaution one step further to add an additional safety measure in that no player nor caddie will be on site – anywhere – to start the week, without first being cleared through COVID-19 screening.