[Golf Topic] ‘Number 1’ Rahm Misses Olympics Due to "COVID-19 Setback"

[Asia Economy Reporter Noo Rae] ○…World No.1 Jon Rahm (Spain, photo) has been sidelined by COVID-19.

The Spanish Olympic Committee announced on the 25th (Korean time) that "Rahm, who was scheduled to represent Spain at the Tokyo Olympics, tested positive in his final COVID-19 test." Following 'The Hulk' Bryson DeChambeau (USA), this is another withdrawal due to COVID-19. They added, "Athletes must comply with the health protocols required for the Tokyo Olympics," and "There is not enough time to select a replacement for Rahm, so only Adri? Arnaus will represent Spain."

According to the International Golf Federation (IGF) player replacement policy, a player confirmed on the reserve list will replace Rahm. Rahm was a strong favorite to win the men's event at the Tokyo Olympics. He secured his sixth PGA Tour victory last month by winning the major US Open. He had previously tested positive for COVID-19 once. The men's event at the Tokyo Olympics will be held over four days starting on the 29th at Kasumigaseki Golf Club in Saitama, Japan.