Concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 virus have caused the cancellation or postponement of sporting events throughout the world. Domestic sports leagues such as the NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS and ATP Tour, along with the NCAA, have all shut down competition for the foreseeable future in an effort to help slow down the spread of the virus and protect the health of the athletes, officials, spectators and volunteers.
The same is occurring in the world of golf. Below is a listing of all the major professional and amateur events that have been either canceled or postponed over the coronavirus. We’ll update this list as more events are impacted.
PGA TOUR
Canceled
Players Championship (March 12-15)
Valspar Championship (March 19-22)
WGC-Dell Match Play (March 25-29)
Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship (March 26-29)
Valero Texas Open (April 2-5)
RBC Heritage (April 16-19)
Zurich Classic of New Orleans (April 23-26)
Wells Fargo Championship (April 30-May 3)
AT&T Byron Nelson (May 7-10)
Postponed
Masters (April 9-12)
PGA Championship (May 14-17)
EUROPEAN TOUR
Canceled
GolfSixes Cascais (May 9-10)
D+D Real Czech Masters (Aug. 12-15)
Czech Masters (Aug. 20-23)
Postponed
Magical Kenya Open (March 12-15)
Hero Indian Open (March 19-22)
Maybank Championship (April 16-19)
Volvo China Open (April 23-26)
Andalucia Masters (April 30-May 3)
Made in Denmark (May 21-24)
LPGA TOUR
Canceled
Honda LPGA Thailand (Feb. 20-23)
HSBC Women’s World Championship (Feb. 27 – March 1)
Blue Bay LPGA (March 5–8)
Postponed
Volvik Founders Cup (March 19-22)
Kia Classic (March 26-29)
ANA Inspiration (April 2-5; rescheduled for Sept. 10-13)
Lotte Championship (April 15-18)
Hugel-Air Premia LA Open (April 23-26)
LPGA Mediheal Championship (April 30-May 3)
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PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS
Canceled
Rapiscan Systems Classic (March 27-29)
Mitsubishi Electric Classic (April 17-19)
Insperity Invitational (May 1-3)
Regions Tradition (May 7-10; rescheduled for Sept. 24-27)
Mastercard Japan Championship (June 12-14)
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KORN FERRY TOUR
Canceled
Chitimacha Louisiana Open (March 19-22)
Lake Charles Championship (March 26-29)
Veritex Bank Championship (April 16-19)
KC Golf Classic (May 7-10)
Postponed
Savannah Golf Championship (April 2-5)
Huntsville Championship (April 23-26)
Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation (April 30-May 3)
Visit Knoxville Open (May 14-17)
SYMETRA TOUR
Postponed
IOA Championship Presented by Morongo Casino Resort & Spa (March 27-29)
Windsor Golf Classic (April 2-4)
COLLEGES/AMATEURS
Canceled
Azalea Invitational (March 26-29)
U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball (April 25-29)
U.S. Amateur Four-Ball (May 23-27)
NCAA Women’s Championship (May 22-27)
NCAA Men’s Championship (May 29-June 3)
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Postponed
Augusta National Women’s Amateur (April 1-4)
Drive Chip and Putt National Finals (April 5)
Women’s Asia-Pacific Amateur (Feb. 12-15; rescheduled for Oct. 7-10)
JUNIORS
AJGA — Postponed all events until Memorial Day
The USGA announced on March 17 that while monitoring the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization, “We will continue to hold the dates for the 2020 U.S. Women’s Open at Champions Golf Club and the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot Golf Club.” However, all local qualifiers for both championships have been canceled. “In conjunction with our Allied Golf Association (AGA) partners and International Federations, (we) will look to redesign qualifying going forward as events unfold,” the USGA said in a statement.
The R&A announced on March 19 that it is proceeding as planned with the Open Championship at Royal St. George’s (July 16-19) and the AIG Women’s British Open at Royal Troon (Aug. 20-23). “We have some time before we start building the infrastructure at both venues, and so we are keeping the scheduled dates in place for The Open and AIG Women’s British Open at this point,” R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers said. “We recognize that this is a rapidly changing situation and we will keep everyone informed of any changes to our plans. These are difficult times, but we are bearing in mind our responsibility for what’s right for golf and most importantly for society.”
