SANDWICH, England – Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama has withdrawn from the Open Championship at Royal St George’s after not being able to get adequate preparation time in following his positive COVID-19 result during the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Matsuyama tested positive for the virus prior to the second round in Detroit on July 2 and according to the R&A has been in quarantine since and is currently symptom free. But the first male major championship winner from Japan has continued to show positive results on PCR tests. “I’m feeling fine but haven’t been able to practice in preparation for The Open. Combining that with the difficult travel to the UK, my team and I have decided it’s best to withdraw to ensure everyone’s safety,” Matsuyama said via statement to the R&A. “I feel badly missing The Open and look forward to playing again at St Andrews next year. I’d like to thank the many golf fans for their continued concern and support as I strive to return to the game I love as soon as possible.” Matsuyama will now attempt to be ready for the Olympic golf tournament to be held in Japan starting July 29, where he will represent his home country. American Harold Varner III will replace Matsuyama in the Open Championship field with Brendan Steele the new first alternate.
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