WATCH: Championship Restart Panel Discussion
As part of the recent International Association of Golf Administrators (IAGA) virtual conference, Tyler Dennis (PGA TOUR, Senior Vice President and Chief of Operations) (more…)
Tag: COVID-19
2020 U.S. Women’s Open at Champions Golf Club to be Conducted Without Spectators
Ongoing COVID-19 health and safety concerns guide decision for Dec. 10-13 championship LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Oct. 21, 2020) – The USGA announced today that due to ongoing health and safety concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 75th U.S. Women’s Open…
2020 U.S. Open to be Held Without Spectators
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (July 29, 2020) – In partnership with the state of New York, the USGA announced today that due to ongoing health and safety concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 120th U.S. Open Championship, scheduled Sept. 14-20 at…
Hard Times for the Competitive Player
For the competitive player, 2020 has been an interesting year. While other activities for the amateur athlete – soccer, softball, flag football, basketball, etc. – are on the downswing as their fields of play have gone silent during this “Age…
Update to Phase 1.5 and Phase 2 for Golf
The Governor’s office has provided us with the following updates related to the guidelines and restrictions on golf in Washington state: Golf Restart, Phase 1.5 and Phase 2 Requirements have been revised to ALLOW people from different households to share…
Precedent for U.S. Open Postponement Was Set by War
by Mike Trostel, USGA The specter of COVID-19 has permeated all aspects of our lives. From its devastating impact on lives and livelihoods to its disruption of everyday life, this virus has upended everything in its path, including the 2020…
USGA GPS service can identify where golfers are not going
by Hunki Yun, USGA Director, Business Development, Regional Affairs The good news is that golf is back in all 50 states. The bad news is that many courses are operating with a reduced maintenance staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
USGA Finalizes 2020 Championship Schedule
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (May 18, 2020) – The USGA announced several updates to its 2020 championship schedule today, as the organization continues to reconfigure its season due to uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The 120th U.S. Women’s Amateur, scheduled for Aug. 3-9 at…
Update to Phase 1 and Phase 2 for Golf
The Golf Alliance of Washington is pleased to announce that effective immediately (May 15, 2020), foursomes will now be included in the Governor's order regarding the operation of golf courses that are currently in Phase I. Click here for Golf…
WJGA COVID-19 Update – May 15
As seen on the WJGA website. Given the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order made by Governor Inslee, the Washington Junior Golf Association will be closing its office through May 31st. The WJGA will continue to operate remotely, checking voicemails/emails. The…