Governor Inslee announces the state’s golf courses can reopen on May 5
Governor Jay Inslee of Washington announced today that golf courses throughout the state of Washington will be allowed to reopen on May 5, 2020. (more…)
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Washington Governor Jay Inslee interviewed on 950 KJR
Washington Governor Jay Inslee was recently interviewed on the Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick Fain show on Seattle's Sports Radio 950 KJR to discuss the possibility of golf courses being allowed to re-open (more…)
PGA TOUR announces revised schedule for 2019-20 season
As seen on the PGA TOUR website. With additional time needed to ensure PGA TOUR tournaments are staged in the most safe and responsible manner possible given the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the PGA TOUR is announcing further schedule modifications for…
Golf Alliance of Washington sends letter to Governor Inslee on behalf of golf community
The Golf Alliance of Washington has delivered a letter to the Governor's office this morning urging him to consider how golf can be part of the solution to bringing Washington and Washingtonians back to a good state of well-being once the "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order is lifted. (more…)
The Masters that wasn’t
The 2020 Masters would have been held this week. We are told the azaleas are currently in bloom at Augusta National, but this year history will be made not by any player – rather, this year will go down in…
The Open Championship canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
6 April 2020, St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A has decided to cancel The Open in 2020 due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and the Championship will next be played at Royal St George’s in 2021. (more…)
U.S. Women's Open postponed to December
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (April 3, 2020) – The USGA today announced that due to the evolving dynamics of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 75th U.S. Women’s Open, originally scheduled for June 4-7 at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas, has been postponed to Dec. 10-13. (more…)
Curtis Cup Match postponed to 2021
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J., and ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (April 1, 2020) – The USGA and The R&A today announced that due to the evolving dynamics of the global COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions to international travel, the 2020 Curtis Cup Match has been postponed. (more…)
Women’s Golf Day announces revised date and virtual celebration
(WEST PALM BEACH, FLA, 30 March 2020) In light of the escalated response to the global Coronavirus pandemic, the Women’s Golf Day leadership team is announcing a new approach to this year’s 5th anniversary event planned to take place worldwide…
Upcoming Drive, Chip and Putt Qualifying Season Canceled, 2020 National Finals Rescheduled
As seen on the Drive, Chip and Putt website. AUGUSTA, Ga. – On March 13, it was announced that the 2020 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals had been postponed due to the impact of the Coronavirus COVID-19. (more…)