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Dustin Johnson withdraws from PGA event with COVID-19
Jason Owens
Jason Owens
Tue, October 13, 2020, 3:06 PM EDT
Dustin Johnson withdrew from the upcoming CJ Cup with COVID-19. The PGA announced the news on Tuesday alongside a statement from Johnson.
According to the PGA, Johnson felt symptoms and notified the Tour. An ensuing test came back positive.
?Obviously, I am very disappointed,? Johnson said in a statement provided by the PGA. ?I was really looking forward to competing this week, but will do everything I can to return as quickly as possible.
?I have already had a few calls with the Tour?s medical team and appreciate all the support and guidance they have given me.?
J.T. Poston will take Johnson?s place in the field for the tournament scheduled to take place at the Nine Bridges Golf Club in South Korea.
Johnson, the FedEx Cup winner and No. 1 ranked golfer in the world, hasn?t played since finishing in a tie for sixth place at the U.S. Open in September. Johnson finished in a second-place tie at the PGA Championship in August.