Bryson DeChambeau has insisted he has no regrets over not getting vaccinated against Covid-19, explaining that he would rather jabs were given to 'people that need it' despite not being able to compete at the Olympics.
DeChambeau, 27, had been ruled out of jetting to Tokyo after returning a positive test, but will return to competition on the PGA Tour this week at the WGC-FedEX St. Jude Invitational in Memphis, Tennessee.
And, as reported by the Golf Channel, he has now claimed that his decision was partly taken to ensure that others would be protected instead of him.
Bryson DeChambeau has no regrets over not being vaccinated despite missing the Olympics
'The vaccine doesn't necessarily prevent it from happening,' world No 7 DeChambeau told reporters on Wednesday. 'I'm young enough, I'd rather give it to people that need it. I don't need it.
'I'm healthy. I'm a young individual that will continue to be healthy and continue to work on my health. But I don't think that taking a vaccine away from someone that could need it is a good thing.'
Former US Open champion DeChambeau, following the strict protocols surrounding the Olympics, was required to take three Covid-19 tests on consecutive days, all 24 hours apart. Negative results were needed to fly out.
DeChambeau said his decision was partly to ensure people who need jabs have access to them
But instead, DeChambeau first tested positive on July 23, and then took another test to ensure that the initial
