The NSW State Government has officially gazette further easing of COVID-19 restrictions around outdoor gatherings. The change from a maximum of numbers two to ten persons now allows the play of golf in groups of four from Friday, May 15, 2020. RELATED: NSW Govt. restrictions – 10 May 2020 Golfers and facilities are reminded  that Read more…
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.
The organisers said strict safety measures will be taken, including no spectators and FDA-approved testing to ensure the health and safety of the golfers and production crew.
For fans hoping the return of competitive golf in 2020 remains as (re-)scheduled, a morsel of good news has appeared in the form of this 27-word tweet.
The PGA Tour announced its plans to resume the 2019-’20 season on June 11-14 at the Charles Schwab Challenge – without fans in attendance – while also unveiling a re-configured tournament schedule for the remainder of 2020 in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 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.
The PGA Tour continues to explore variables for a return to competition, including playing early events without fans, multiple sources tell Golf Digest.