World No. 1 John Rahm and world No. 6 Bryson DeChambeau tested positive for COVID-19 before their departure for the Tokyo2020 Olympics, dealing a blow to the golf competition days before its start
This is the second time in two months that Rahm has tested positive after being forced to withdraw in June from the Memorial Tournament in Ohio as he was leading by six strokes.
The Spanish Olympic Committee said due to time constraints a replacement would not be provided and only Adri Arnaus would represent the country in the men's competition.Reed will join the team in Japan after completing the required testing protocols, with the first round of the competition to begin on Thursday at Kasumigaseki Country Club.
Reed, winner of the 2018 Masters, completes a strong squad for the United States that also features recently crowned British Open champion Collin Morikawa as well as 2017 PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas and Xander Schauffele.
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