Want some positive sports news? The PGA Tour is reportedly planning on returning to action in June at The Memorial in suburban Columbus, Ohio. The tournament is scheduled to happen from June 4-7 and according to Golf Digest reporter Joel Beall, the Memorial will be played with no fans.
We’re talking about 60 days from teeing off at the Jack Nicklaus tournament that always includes the world’s best golfers at Muirfield Village. The other big news from golf is the cancellation of the British Open and the Masters moving to November.
BREAKING: As @GolfDigest reported last week, British Open is canceled, formally expected today. Other announcements:
Tour will begin mid June, with no fans, at Memorial
PGA Champ Aug 6; Ryder Cup Sept 25
US Open Sept 17
Masters to Nov— Joel Beall (@JoelMBeall) April 6, 2020
Here’s the new date for the U.S. Open:
The 120th U.S. Open has been postponed and is now rescheduled for Sept. 17-20, 2020, at Winged Foot Golf Club.
— USGA (@USGA) April 6, 2020
The Masters has their November dates picked out for the 2020 tournament…Tennessee plays at Georgia that weekend:
Statement from Chairman Ridley:
"We have identified Nov 9-15 as the intended dates to host the 2020 Masters. We hope the anticipation of staging the Tournament brings a moment of joy to the Augusta community and those who love the game."
Full details at https://t.co/rSr9YUhCX2 pic.twitter.com/1lVmbq8jzJ
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 6, 2020
Augusta National: "We intend to invite those professionals and amateurs who would have qualified for our original April date and welcome all existing ticket holders to enjoy the excitement of Masters week."
— Jason Sobel (@JasonSobelTAN) April 6, 2020
