It was confirmed that influential players who were scheduled to participate in the Tokyo Olympics golf boys were infected with the new coronavirus, and they were abandoned.
World No. 1 Ram player (Spain)
The Spanish Olympic Committee announced on the 25th that Jon Rahm, who is ranked number one in the world, will miss the Tokyo Games because the test for the new corona has been tested positive.
The 26-year-old Ram won his first major title at the US Open Championship last month and was considered one of the championship candidates this year as well.
According to local media, the PCR test after coming to Japan gave a positive reaction.
The men's golf is scheduled to begin on the 29th of this month, but the Spanish Olympic Committee says it will not be replaced due to lack of preparation.
World Rank 6 De Jumbo (USA)
"USA Golf", which oversees the American national golf team, announced on the 24th that Bryson DeChambeau, who is ranked 6th in the world ranking, was tested positive before leaving the United States.
And instead, Patrick Reed is preparing for the race.
DeChambeau, 27, has one of the best distances on the tour and won his first major title at the US Open Championship last year.
DeChambeau commented, "I'm very sorry that I couldn't compete in the Olympics as a representative of the United States."