It’s been a while since any of these players had played for this kind of money, and no doubt it was entertaining to see how they handled final-day pressure once more.
DeChambeau drew attention from golf fans for his physical appearance during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge. But more so for the absolute bombs he was hitting all over Colonial Country Club.
As one of the first professional sports to resume play, golf has an opportunity to set an example about how sports can return to some form of responsible competition and entertainment.
The resumption of the PGA Tour’s season is still two weeks away, but players are already being reminded of steps they’ll need to take and the new normal in a COVID-19 world.
Chief among the plan’s tenets is that COVID-19 testing will be required of players as a condition of competition, similar to that of the organisation’s drug policy.
If the PGA Tour does indeed resume at the Charles Schwab Challenge in June, the general consensus is it will do so with some significant changes due to the coronavirus pandemic.
As the tour looks to follow health and safety guidelines set by government and health officials, upcoming tournaments are expected to be played without spectators.
Australian Golf Digest
