Frenchman Alex Levy has been withdrawn from this week's Celtic Classic by the European Tour after he came into contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19.
The 30-year-old was due to tee it up at Celtic Manor on Thursday, but after learning that a friend he had met at home in France over the weekend had returned a positive coronavirus test he informed organisers, who took the decision to pull him out of the event.
Levy himself returned a negative test on his arrival at the Welsh venue on Tuesday and is not exhibiting any symptoms but must now self-isolate for 14 days.
"I informed them of my movements since arriving on site as I wanted to ensure the safety of my fellow professionals and their caddies," said Levy.
Levy will be replaced in the tournament by Denmark's Martin Simonsen.
