World number three Jon Rahm’s Saturday began with a hole-in-one and saw him take a six-shot lead at the USPGA Memorial Tournament in Ohio.

It ended with the Spaniard withdrawing from the tournament after being told he had tested positive for Covid-19 as he walked off the 18th green.

Defending champion Rahm looked set to claim the $1,67m (£1.18m) first prize.

The PGA Tour said Rahm was given the news as he finished his round as part

This post was originally posted on BBC News. Read the rest of the story at https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/57372883.

This post was originally published on this site