Three players withdraw from Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic after testing positive for Covid-19

Annabel Dimmock, Catriona Matthew and Ursula Wikstrom are not showing any symptoms, the LET said

Three players have withdrawn from the upcoming Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic afgter testing positive for Covid-19, the Ladies European Tour said. Courtesy LET
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Three players have been withdrawn from this week's Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic after testing positive for Covid-19, the Ladies European Tour has confirmed.

The players - Annabel Dimmock, Catriona Matthew and Ursula Wikstrom - are not showing any symptoms, the LET said, and will self-isolate for a minimum of 14 days in accordance with the mandatory Health Authority and medical professional guidelines.

The LET said it has implemented a strict Covid-19 testing process throughout the season and all players taking part in the Moonlight Classic were tested upon arriving in Dubai on Monday morning.

The three-day tournament runs from Wednesday at the Faldo Course, Emirates Golf Club with former world No 1 and two-time major champion Lydia Ko, world No 9 Minjee Lee and Georgia Hall, the 2018 Women’s British Open champion among the field.