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Frenchman Alex Levy has been withdrawn from this week's Celtic Classic by the European Tour after he was in contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19.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 of a positive coronavirus test of a friend he had met at home in France over the weekend, 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 told the European Tour immediately after finding out that my friend tested positive,” said Levy.
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“I informed them of my movements since arriving on site as I wanted to ensure the safety of my fellow professionals and their caddies.”
Levy has been replaced in the tournament by Denmark's Martin Simonsen.
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