Paula Reto received a false positive COVID-19 test, barring her from Olympics and Evian finale

Paula Reto received a false positive COVID-19 test after the third round of the Amundi Evian Championship, which not only forced her to withdraw from the major but it kept her out of the Olympics as well. 

The South African falsely tested positive during her team’s final testing protocols and because of the travel requirements she isn’t able to compete at the Olympics women’s golf competition.

However, the LPGA permitted the 31-year-old to play in Northern Ireland’s ISPS HANDA World Invitational where Reto tied for 17th at 8 under. 

ISPS Handa World Invitational scoring: LPGA | European Tour

Reto said she’s fully vaccinated and had COVID-19 back in March.