memorial tournament in ohio as the tournament leader is forced to withdraw because of a positive covid test. patrick snell has the details. >> reporter: the images that meant heartbreak for spanish golfer jon rahm. the moment the 26-year-old is informed he's tested positive for covid-19. this following the completion of his third round of the jack nicklaus-hosted memorial tournament. following covid protocols, rahm withdrawing from the competition, at the time a 6-shot lead over his nearest challengers. rahm had been placed in contact tracing protocols on monday after officials learnt he'd been in close contact with who was covid-19 positive. rahm choosing to remain in the event and undergo daily testing with restricted access to the indoor facilities. the golf star subsequently testing negative every day until a further test performed after rahm completed his raindelayed