Garcia, who opened with a six-under 64 on Thursday at TPC River Highlands, came to the commissioner’s defence when asked by a reporter if Wednesday was a “weird day” on the grounds.
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan addressed safety concerns at tour events during an impromptu press conference overnight following five players withdrawing from the Travelers Championship in the past two days due to coronavirus-related issues.
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.
South Africa’s 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman has been named captain of the International Team for the 2021 Presidents Cup, which will be staged at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.
US President Donald Trump held a conference call on Saturday with leaders of many of America’s professional sports organisations, including PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and his LPGA counterpart, Michael Whan.
Days away from hosting the Valspar Championship, tournament officials absorbed the sad news that their event was off for 2020 and braced for the impact it would have on the event and the community.
No golfer will take home the Players Championship gold trophy this week, but that doesn’t mean the PGA Tour pros who teed it up at TPC Sawgrass will leave Ponte Vedra Beach empty-handed.
Mickelson said he needed more time to weigh the proposal, saying he wants to know how it will affect fans and the game, but came away impressed by the group’s proposal.
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