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Linn Grant to miss CME Group Tour Championship due to being unvaccinated against Covid-19

The LPGA season draws to a close with the CME Group Tour Championship A stacked field will be bidding for a share of the $7 million prize fund but there will be no Linn Grant in the field as she has confirmed she cannot travel to America due to being unvaccinated against Covid-19 The Swede will now focus on the Race to Costa Del Sol on the Ladies European Tour

‘I love competing’ - Fleetwood hungry for more success 00:05:40AdvertisementUpdated 11/11/2022 at 19:44 GMTLinn Grant will not take her place in the field for the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship on the LPGA Tour next week as she is not vaccinated against Covid-19.Travel restrictions for the unvaccinated remain in place for overseas visitors to America, Novak Djokovic missed the US Open earlier this year for the same reason, and Grant released a statement confirming her absence once speculation grew as to her status in the event.In a statement released to Golfweek, Grant : “Under normal circumstances I would naturally love to partake in the CME. Like everybody else out there it is a clear goal to play the season-ending event, especially this year when CME is putting out the biggest cheque ($7 million) in women’s golf history. In isolation it is of course fantastic for us players, but more importantly it is a clear statement that shows direction of the true worth of women’s golf."Nevertheless, with travel restrictions to enter the US for unvaccinated still remaining, it is still not an option for me to play LPGA events in the US. This is the sole reason I am not playing the CME."I understand some people want to know why I am not playing in the US I respect that. The simple reason is that I am not vaccinated. Regarding why, I ask the same respect back. It is something I want to keep internally with my family and team. "What I can say is that currently there are only two scenarios making it possible for me to play events in US – either through a positive outcome on a medical relief process or by US easing up on the travel restrictions.”Grant had been eligible to play on the LPGA Tour this year but had not taken part in any events.She was the dominant force on the Ladies European Tour and made history - making her the first woman to win on the DP World Tour.‘I hope it is big’ - Grant thrilled to become first woman to win on DP World TourShe leads the LET’s Race to Costa Del Sol rankings and will shift attention to the season-ending Andalucia Costa Del Sol Open later this month.“I will now focus on finishing off nicely on the LET finale in Andalucia,” Grant said. ”At the end of the day, no matter how I look at it, and despite all juggling, I have had a great year.”Related TopicsShare this articleAdvertisementAdvertisement