Coronavirus postpones USPGA Championship
… raising prospect of a one-time shift back to August.
Report: Ryder Cup expected to be postponed till ’21
… but PGA of America dismisses it as “inaccurate.â€
Speculation centers on a Masters move to October.
Rory: I think it would be pretty cool.
PGA and European tours nix additional events
… and late May’s Irish Open is likely in jeopardy.
R&A “proceeding as planned†with men’s, women’s Opens
… while considering contingency options.
European Tour players get creative with down time
… by participating in the Stay At Home Challenge.
USGA cancels US Open, Women’s Open qualifying
… but still holding out hope of staging the championships.
LPGA postpones Hawaii and California tourneys
… but reschedules ANA Inspiration for September.
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Rickie Fowler, Justin Thomas play lefty match.
Rickie wins the Florida tussle, 94-101.
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