Harris English becomes 5th PGA Tour player to test positive for COVID-19

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA - JUNE 18: Harris English of the United States plays his shot from the 15th tee during the first round of the RBC Heritage on June 18, 2020 at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
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Harris English tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of this week's Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, the PGA Tour announced Monday.

The two-time PGA Tour winner and world No. 135 golfer did not play in last week's Travelers Championship.

"While it's disappointing to receive this news, as I feel healthy, I'm pleased that the new safety protocols we have in place worked this week," said English. "I fully supported the Tour's new rule of not allowing anyone on the tournament grounds until testing negative, as protecting others in the field and everyone affiliated with the tournament and the community should be the No. 1 priority as a result of a positive test. I appreciate the Tour's support and I look forward to competing again after I'm fully recovered."

Nick Watney, Cameron Champ, Denny McCarthy, and Dylan Frittelli have all tested positive since the PGA Tour returned on June 11.

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