Fourteen of the 16 questions Monahan fielded during his 45-minute press conference were related to the pandemic, a stark reminder of how much the virus continues to dominate discourse a full 12 months after he stood at a different podium at TPC Sawgrass and announced the suspension of the PGA Tour season.
The news of Tiger Woods’ car accident in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning generated a strong and passionate response from the golf community, the sport sharing their prayers and well-wishes to Woods.
When McIlroy assumes the role of player director next year, it will mark the first time that an international player has served on the tour’s policy board since its inception in 1969.
Tickets for the Bermuda Championship went on sale to the general public on Monday, and the daily allowance will be determined by the island’s public-gathering regulations.
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.