Joaquín Niemann informed his followers on social networks and officially to the organizers of the Augusta Masters next week that he will not be able to participate in the contest because he tested positive for Coronavirus.
Su caddy, Dean Elliott, had tested positive A few weeks ago and although the relationship with him ended and now he works with Gary Matthews, the player had been saved from catching the disease, especially thanks to the strict sanitary measures maintained by the “bubble” of the PGA Tour.
“This tournament means a lot to me, I have very good memories of when I played it as LAAC champion and in truth I am very disappointed not to be able to play it this year but I will do everything possible to have a speedy recovery while keeping my family and my team healthy ”, wrote the athlete.
This would be the Chilean’s second participation in the green jacket competition, but the first in his capacity as a professional golfer.
The PGA Tour contemplates in its protocol, revised a couple of weeks ago, a 10-day quarantine for those who test positive for Covid-19, after which a new test must be done, in order to re-enter the circuit.
After the Masters, Niemann’s original schedule contemplated playing the Mayakoba Classic, in Mexico, the first week of December, although he could reach the RSM Classic, which starts on November 19, if his exams appear in order.
