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re: Jon Rahm tests positive for Rona
Posted on 6/5/21 at 11:02 pm to tigerinthebueche
Posted on 6/5/21 at 11:02 pm to tigerinthebueche
Have lawyer file for restraining order to enjoin the tour from suspending him. Hearing on Monday. Total BS. Tested every day this week and this one positive.
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Posted on 6/5/21 at 11:20 pm to Front9Bandit
I agree it was his choice. No dispute there. His choice cost him millions of dollars. That's also an indisputable fact. If he had the vaccine, he wouldn't have been tested this week at all. Maybe he thought through it months ago and decided it wasn't worth getting the vaccine costs even if he was forced to withdraw in the lead of a tournament. That's certainly possible.
But there's more to the vaccine than survival. I got it because I didn't want to have to miss 10-14 days worth of work/family if I were to ever contract the virus. I'm not really concerned about adverse health consequences of the actual viral illness. Rahm made his choice for whatever reason as well, and now he has to accepted the consequences. No need for everyone to bash the rules after the fact.
But there's more to the vaccine than survival. I got it because I didn't want to have to miss 10-14 days worth of work/family if I were to ever contract the virus. I'm not really concerned about adverse health consequences of the actual viral illness. Rahm made his choice for whatever reason as well, and now he has to accepted the consequences. No need for everyone to bash the rules after the fact.
Posted on 6/5/21 at 11:22 pm to zippyputt
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Have lawyer file for restraining order to enjoin the tour from suspending him.
He wasn't suspended. He withdrew from the tournament. Once that happens, he can't re-enter.
Posted on 6/5/21 at 11:28 pm to medtiger
He only withdrew b/c they made him. Sounds better for the tv. Total BS.
Posted on 6/6/21 at 2:58 am to medtiger
I read something of the gist that is hard for players to get vaccinated because of the their schedules. Idk makes sense if they are worried about side effects while playing and all. But also just cost him a lot of dough by not being.
Posted on 6/6/21 at 7:09 am to medtiger
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He just lost $2M because he didn't get the vaccine and people are calling him smart
But getting vaccinated doesn't guarantee you won't contract the virus and test positive, right. That's why you still need your mask and live in fear.
Posted on 6/6/21 at 7:19 am to Wildcat1996
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But getting vaccinated doesn't guarantee you won't contract the virus and test positive, right.
Except he wouldn’t test positive on tour because he would be exempt from testing and contact tracing.
I believe he had actually gotten his first shot this week
Posted on 6/6/21 at 7:30 am to hehateme2285
Hell, that's even worse.
If asymptomatic spread is such a threat and the vaccine doesn't prevent that, then the PGA exemption policy needlessly puts players and fans at risk, right?
If it saves one life. Why does the PGA not care about player and fan safety?
If asymptomatic spread is such a threat and the vaccine doesn't prevent that, then the PGA exemption policy needlessly puts players and fans at risk, right?
If it saves one life. Why does the PGA not care about player and fan safety?
Posted on 6/6/21 at 7:35 am to tigerinthebueche
Feel awful for Rahm. At least it's a tournament he's already won and not at Torrey Pines in two weeks.
Hopefully he can make it back
Hopefully he can make it back
Posted on 6/6/21 at 7:42 am to Wildcat1996
quote:It does though
and the vaccine doesn't prevent that,
Vaccine greatly reduced viral load which reduces spread, same as every other successfully vaccine
Posted on 6/6/21 at 7:49 am to lsupride87
You aren't educating anyone here.
It reduces, but does not prevent...which is why I threw that one life nonsense out there.
We are around 10-15 days from cases dropping below the definition of a pandemic.
No amount of rationalization is going to justify what happened to Rham.
Don't be obtuse.
It reduces, but does not prevent...which is why I threw that one life nonsense out there.
We are around 10-15 days from cases dropping below the definition of a pandemic.
No amount of rationalization is going to justify what happened to Rham.
Don't be obtuse.
Posted on 6/6/21 at 8:03 am to Wildcat1996
It's reported that about 55% of all pga tour players are fully vaccinated so that means the tour is still conducting alot of test on site. I bet the other 45% are going to do some soul searching and think dam what if that was me...40-100 on money list 7 shot lead with 1.6 million and 3 yr exemption on line on test positive.. I think you will see alot more guys getting vaccinated...like Tuesday..Monday alot are going to be at US OPEN qualifier ..so Tuesday da line will be long at Tour Covid testing trailer.
Posted on 6/6/21 at 8:08 am to daberryballer
It is ridiculous that the PGA Tour is still making these players make that choice, given where we stand with the virus.
Why are they testing anyone? Why are we still contact tracing?
Again, frick the PGA Tour.
Why are they testing anyone? Why are we still contact tracing?
Again, frick the PGA Tour.
Posted on 6/6/21 at 8:30 am to Eat Your Crow
Can it be assumed that they knew he tested positive at some point prior to completing his round? If so, why would they let him continue playing?
Posted on 6/6/21 at 8:43 am to Goldensammy
This is a fair question. If they knew during the round, why not escort him off the course immediately?
Posted on 6/6/21 at 8:43 am to Wildcat1996
quote:Never said it did. Testing people who aren’t sick to try and end this pandemic is dumb and always has been dumb
No amount of rationalization is going to justify what happened to Rham.
I was just responding to your post where you went off in a tangent
This post was edited on 6/6/21 at 8:45 am
Posted on 6/6/21 at 8:59 am to Wildcat1996
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This is a fair question. If they knew during the round, why not escort him off the course immediately?
They claimed the 2nd test came back while he was on 18 fairway.
Posted on 6/6/21 at 9:15 am to medtiger
Call me skeptical on that claim.
Posted on 6/6/21 at 9:20 am to tigerinthebueche
Why not just let Ram play by himself in the last spot, with his caddie? No harm could be done.
Posted on 6/6/21 at 11:29 am to zippyputt
Probably bc he can’t be out there “positive” for covid while fans are out there. (I don’t agree, just assume that would be the reason)
What should have happened was they don’t open the Gates until 10 and let him tee off at 6 am by himself and get his round in. I know there is no pressure and he could go low in a morning round with softer conditions but he is so far ahead of everyone, he was going to win anyway
What should have happened was they don’t open the Gates until 10 and let him tee off at 6 am by himself and get his round in. I know there is no pressure and he could go low in a morning round with softer conditions but he is so far ahead of everyone, he was going to win anyway
This post was edited on 6/6/21 at 11:33 am
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