Live Golf News Updates for March 24
10:00 p.m. EST, March 24, 2020
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Here are the latest golf news and updates for Tuesday, March 24. (All times Eastern)
5:10 p.m. -- At least one course in Ohio has decided to remain open – with precautions.
In case you missed it: Per the Ohio Department of Health and the Office of Ohio Governor, Mike Dewine, we are remaining open.
Please take a look at our precautions and updated processes so we can all enjoy the outdoors safely #OhioGolf https://t.co/er8njcrjWb
— Mallard Creek GC (@TheMallardCreek) March 24, 2020
4:40 p.m. -- An update from Los Angeles.
#ICYMI:
-All LA County multi-use trails are closed (complete list: https://t.co/dzyldDMa6l)
-All play & sports amenities (playgrounds, courts, etc) are closed
-LA County golf courses are closed
-Parks locations remain open as outdoor-only facilitiesMore: https://t.co/bkZL1KVi7w pic.twitter.com/nCttxL2gzk
— Los Angeles County (@CountyofLA) March 24, 2020
2:41 p.m. -- There’s been no announcement when PGA Tour golf will resume, but the Tour continues to leave the Charles Schwab Challenge, at Colonial CC, on the schedule for May 21-24, according to Golf Channel.
12:00 p.m. Golf Channel reports, events postponed or canceled because of coronavirus concerns.
11:15 a.m. -- Golf courses have been closed across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
10:16 a.m. -- Kansas City has a new stay-at-home order taking effect today. As with other similar edicts around the U.S., essential businesses are open, but golf courses are suspended.
9:55 a.m. -- Updated list of states that have issued Stay at home orders: Oregon, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, New Mexico, and Washington. Also these states have ordered closure of non-essential businesses: Massachusetts, Kentucky, Maryland.
7:55 a.m. -- The New York Times published a feature that captures the state of the game. Hundreds of courses suspended, many still open, but more closing with each passing day.