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Hideki Matsuyama (Photo: PGA) 

PGA Tour golfter Hideki Matsuyama withdrew Friday from the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit prior to the second round after testing positive for Covid.

“It’s disappointing to receive this news and have to withdraw from the Rocket Mortgage Classic,”  Matsuyama says in a PGA statement. “I will take all the necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of all others. I appreciate and thank everyone for their concern in advance. I look forward to a full recovery and returning to competition as soon as possible.”

Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler, who played with Matsuyama in Thursday’s first round, will play as a twosome on Friday, the PGA said.

Matsuyama, 29, entered the week at No. 18 in the World Golf Rankings.