Golf-Na quits British Open due to COVID-19 travel restrictions


  • Golf
  • Friday, 09 Jul 2021

FILE PHOTO: Jun 18, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Kevin Na plays his shot from the 15th tee during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - American Kevin Na has withdrawn from next week's British Open due to international travel requirements, organisers the Royal and Ancient (R&A) said on Thursday.

The British Open, cancelled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will take place at Royal St George's in Sandwich on the Kent coast from July 15-18.

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