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Each experience is bringing in more protocols and the PGA Tour has now decided that no player or caddie will be allowed on the property till their tests show a negative test. The protocol comes into force with next week’s Rocket Mortgage Classic, according to a PGA Tour statement.
The statement said, “Changes to date include additional testing for those traveling on the charter flight, potential withholding of the stipend program if a player tests positive after not following protocols, and the return next week of the TOUR fitness truck to encourage use of on-site facilities. In light of three positive tests at the Travelers Championship, the TOUR is announcing another update to the program to further encourage players and caddies to adhere to on-site protocols and in consultation with our medical advisors and Player Directors.
The statement added, “Effective immediately with the Rocket Mortgage Classic, players and caddies, along with all other individuals “inside the bubble,” will not be allowed on property until first being cleared with a negative in-market test.”
Thus far players and caddies could be on site to practice as they awaited their arrival testing results, but would be without access to any indoor facilities.
The TOUR has made it clear that neither players nor caddies will be on site – anywhere – to start the week, without first being cleared through COVID-19 screening.
Also, next week the TOUR fitness truck will return to encourage use of on-site facilities.
However, due to longer turnaround times for test results on the Korn Ferry Tour, this change will not be implemented on that Tour at this time.
