Justin Thomas has been left baffled by the lack of precaution at Hilton Head amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
His comments are fresh in the wake of Nick Watney becoming the first player to test positive since the PGA TOUR returned to work.
The Tour has since confirmed 11 people have tested negative as part of the contact tracing. This did not include Rory McIlroy.
‘No offence to Hilton Head, but they’re seeming to not take it very seriously. It’s an absolute zoo around here,’ said Thomas.
‘There are people everywhere. The beaches are absolutely packed, every restaurant, from what I’ve seen when I’ve been driving by, is absolutely crowded.
‘So I would say it’s still no coincidence that there’s got to be a lot of stuff going on around here. Unfortunately, that’s not on Nick because I know he’s very cautious and has done everything he can, but I would say a lot of people in this area of Hilton Head just aren’t.’
Thomas’ views were echoed by Matt Fitzpatrick, who tweeted: ‘He’s not wrong with this! Really is ridiculous!’
