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PGA Tour updates: Tour Championship qualifiers into Kapalua; Monday qualifier spots reduced
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Golf
Thursday, 30 April 2020 11:04 Along with a revised plan for eligibility for this season and next, the PGA Tour announced Thursday a number of modifications to regulations given COVID-19’s impact on schedules. The Tour still plans to hold a three-tournament postseason with standard field sizes (125 players for The Northern Trust, 70 for the BMW Championship and 30 for the Tour Championship). But the…
LPGA looking at 'hybrid’ and ‘wraparound’ seasons
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Golf
Thursday, 30 April 2020 08:17 When the LPGA returns this summer from its coronavirus break, the fourth event planned is a major championship. In fact, when the tour restarts in two-and-a-half months, two of the first six events will be majors. How will qualifying to play the Evian Championship (Aug. 6-9) and the AIG Women’s British Open (Aug. 20-23) be adjusted with so few events…
Mike Whan: Resuming LPGA competition is a responsibility, not a race
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Golf
Thursday, 30 April 2020 03:49 This first-person essay from LPGA commissioner Mike Whan originally appeared on LPGA.com The most common question sports commissioners hear these days is, “When will sports be back?” I can assure you, it’s the most important question every commissioner is working hard to answer. As part of the President’s Bipartisan Council to revive the economy, we are collaborating across sports to…
Sources: PGA Tour pros who fall outside the top 125 in 2020 won't lose their status
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Thursday, 30 April 2020 05:23 The primary path to membership on the PGA Tour will be paused for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic. According to multiple sources with knowledge of a new eligibility plan, there will be no relegation from the PGA Tour and only limited promotion from the Korn Ferry Tour this year as officials scramble to solve the complicated puzzle created…
Symetra Tour announces condensed schedule, adds two events
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Thursday, 30 April 2020 02:40 The Symetra Tour will restart in July with a shorter schedule but with the good news that two new events have been added to the mix. The tour announced Thursday that it will resume play at the Prasco Charity Championship July 8-10 at TPC River’s Bend in Maineville, Ohio. The schedule will feature 16 events, down from 20 on the…
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Wednesday, 29 April 2020 13:30
LPGA looks to test players for COVID-19 at every event
Wednesday, 29 April 2020 12:21
Paired with Jordan Spieth in final round, Tony Romo happy to help Maridoe cause
Wednesday, 29 April 2020 11:00
Mike Whan on LPGA taking financial hit due to cancellations: ‘It’s staggering’
Wednesday, 29 April 2020 11:09
Texas sophomore Travis Vick books place in Maridoe final group
Wednesday, 29 April 2020 08:00
PGA Tour Champions plan to resume in late-July, play 13 events in 15 weeks
Wednesday, 29 April 2020 06:39
Podcast: Brandel Chamblee on Butch Harmon's criticism and who benefits most from the break
Wednesday, 29 April 2020 03:07
Qualification for Olympic golf competition extended to June 2021
Wednesday, 29 April 2020 03:16
LPGA targeting 'safe and responsible return' in mid-July
Tuesday, 28 April 2020 12:28
Padraig Harrington: Ryder Cup may need to 'take one for the team,' play without fans
Tuesday, 28 April 2020 13:22
Padraig Harrington: 'No scenario' for 12 Ryder Cup captain's picks
Tuesday, 28 April 2020 11:08
Good to be back: Scottie Scheffler chips in for 66 to take first-round lead at Maridoe
Tuesday, 28 April 2020 12:21
Austin Eckroat, Quade Cummins lead collegiate charge early in Dallas
Tuesday, 28 April 2020 07:12
'Would be weird without a caddie,' but Max Homa ready to return to competition
Tuesday, 28 April 2020 05:33
College Golf Talk podcast: U.S. Am champ on how pandemic has altered his road
Tuesday, 28 April 2020 02:10
Adam Scott phones 76-year-old 'playing buddy' in act of kindness
Monday, 27 April 2020 10:57
John Senden on Maridoe event: ‘Spotlight is going to be on us’
Monday, 27 April 2020 06:41
Watch: Walton Heath vandalized by people on motorbikes
Monday, 27 April 2020 03:55
Remembering the time Tiger Woods saved Mark Calcavecchia $300K on a putt
Sunday, 26 April 2020 12:58
Final-round ace propels Alex Cejka to another win in Arizona
Sunday, 26 April 2020 09:18