The Dane initially mutually agreed it would be inappropriate for him to continue to participate in tour events after he was arrested and charged with sexual assault, being drunk on a plane and assault by beating after an alleged incident on a flight from Nashville to London on July 29 last year.

Olesen pleaded not guilty to all charges at a court hearing in December but delays in legal proceedings due to the coronavirus has seen his suspension lifted.

"While my team and I initially agreed that I would not participate in Tour events while the legal proceedings were outstanding, I am naturally grateful to the European Tour for allowing me to continue my career following the lengthy adjournment of my trial," the 2018 Ryder Cup winner said.

"Obviously, the case itself is still on-going so I will continue to make no comment about it."

Olesen's trial was originally listed for May 11, however, the current health crisis and subsequent backlog in the legal process means he will not now appear in court again until December 6 2021 at the earliest - a total of 854 days from when his suspension began on August 6 last year.

"Due to this significant and unparalleled delay in the legal process, the European Tour has agreed that his suspension be lifted with immediate effect, allowing him to compete while he continues to contest the case," said a statement from the European Tour.

"This will be reviewed following the conclusion of the legal process, but as this is an on-going legal matter the European Tour will be making no further comment at this time."

Australian Associated Press