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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - JUNE 09: Tubes which are used to hold test samples are displayed at a mobile testing unit prior to the Charles Schwab Challenge on June 09, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. The PGA Tour has partnered w... FORT WORTH, TEXAS - JUNE 09: Tubes which are used to hold test samples are displayed at a mobile testing unit prior to the Charles Schwab Challenge on June 09, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. The PGA Tour has partnered with Sanford Health to provide on-site COVID-19 testing for players, caddies and essential personnel at it's tournaments. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) MORE LESS
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