It is easy to see that when it comes to the COVID-19 virus, the world greatly overreacted. From mask mandates to lockdowns, the entire world appeared to run and hide from a virus that more than likely escaped a Chinese lab. And although some countries may say they have the virus under control, they haven’t the slightest clue what they are talking about. Take Sandwich, England for example. They are hosting one of PGA’s four annual tournaments next week, and while PGA superstar Bubba Watson is already vaccinated – he is being forced to not compete because he came in contact with an unvaccinated person. 

For months, health experts and even the President himself explained how important it was to get vaccinated. They spent millions trying to convince people that being vaccinated would save them from COVID-19. But here is Watson, who again got the vaccine, but is still having the miss out on The Open Championship at the Royal St. George’s Golf Club. 

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Obviously disappointed, Watson released a statement, saying, “I am disappointed to announce I will not compete at The Open Championship next week due to having direct exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. While I am vaccinated and have passed the required pre-travel COVID test, not enough time has passed for me to comfortably join the charter flight and risk exposure to the other players and personnel on board. I appreciate the R&A’s guidance and help to navigate UK policy for such situations.”

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According to ESPN, the rules surrounding COVID-19 are stricter than those in the U.S. “Rules for close contacts are stricter in the United Kingdom for golfers deemed to be a close contact than in the United States. Close contacts in the U.K. are forced to withdraw from tournaments. In the U.S., close contacts undergo daily testing.” 

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Watson even confirmed just why he wouldn’t be able to compete. “For those wondering, the UK and US Covid-19 guidelines are quite different. Getting on the charter or a commercial flight was not an option available to me after my recent exposure. I don’t make the rules but do have to follow them.”

Fellow golfer Phil Mickelson chimed in, giving some words of encouragement. “I’m so sorry. You’ve been playing some great golf and the course is such a great one for you.”