South African golfer withdrawn by European Tour from this week’s Scottish Championship in St Andrews after testing positive for Covid-19

South African Jbe Kruger has been withdrawn by the European Tour from this week’s Scottish Championship after testing positive for Covid-19.

Kruger, who is asymptomatic, was tested upon his arrival at Fairmont St Andrews on Monday as part of the pre-tournament screening process.

He will now remain in self-isolation for a minimum of 10 days in accordance with mandatory Public Health Scotland and NHS Fife guidelines.

No other contacts were identified as part of the track and trace process other than Jbe’s caddie, his wife Denise, who will also be managed in accordance with Public Health guidelines.