Mark Wilson withdraws from American Express after testing positive for COVID

Former American Express winner Mark Wilson has withdrawn from this year's tournament after testing positive for coronavirus.

According to a news release from the PGA Tour, the positive test was discovered before the first round of competition began on Thursday.

Wilson will self-isolate. He will be replaced in the field by the first alternate, Matt Every.

Wilson sent out a Tweet earlier this morning expressing his disappointment.

Disappointed to not be able to compete, but relished the preparation. Be safe everyone. https://t.co/B1RX52xdTH

— Mark Wilson (@markwilsongolf) January 21, 2021

Wilson has been a pro since 1996. His last win was actually the American Express, then under a different name, back in 2012. It was the fifth win of a his PGA Tour career.

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