Live Golf News Updates for May 20
Here we will post the latest COVID-19 golf news and updates for Wednesday, May 20. (All times Eastern)
7:03 p.m. -- Despite significant fundraising efforts, the St. Edwards University golf team in Austin has been cut.
An admirable fundraising effort to save the St. Edward's golf programs ultimately was not enough, but @canadahill65 will remain in the area to continue his coaching career at Georgetown High School. Big get for that HS team! https://t.co/1iKoP6bU0e
— Julie Williams (@Golfweek_Jules) May 20, 2020
6:24 p.m. -- Similar to PGA Tour, Korn Ferry, LPGA and Symetra Tour players will retain their current status for the 2021 season.
Breaking news that LPGA, Symetra players will be eager to learn. https://t.co/0nQ2kJMcUm
— Golfweek (@golfweek) May 20, 2020
5:50 p.m. -- At age 17, phenom Akshay Bhatia passed on college golf to head straight for the pros. Now his future is entirely uncertain amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
5:12 p.m. -- 2020 Meiger LPGA Classic and Q School canceled.
The LPGA Tour announced it has canceled the 2020 Meijer LPGA Classic and Q School: https://t.co/CBrRS794Xg pic.twitter.com/d8H2pMlmA8
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) May 20, 2020
4:29 p.m. -- Golfweek: Golf with fans? Organizers from the Memorial and others are pressing for it.
4:16 p.m. -- Golf Digest: Lee Westwood: 'Not worth it' to travel to U.S. for Tour events, might miss PGA Championship.
4:07 p.m. -- GOLF.com: We designed on-course face masks specifically for golfers.
3:30 p.m. -- Forbes: Goodyear blimp returns for Tiger-Phil charity golf event, with message of thanks for healthcare workers.
2:45 p.m. -- An Albany, New York golf course is closed to the public, but workers from the city are still going in to tend to the grounds.
2:00 p.m. -- Arkansas: Joint Advisory Committee on Golf is working through the coronavirus shutdown. During a virtual meeting May 13, committee members heard an update on two cart bridge projects, changes to the summer junior golf program, and rounds played in April.
9:42 a.m. -- Golf misunderstood at times during COVID-19 pandemic. Author Bill Burt shares his thoughts.
9:23 a.m. -- Cut Bank Golf and Country Club closed under Blackfeet Tribe’s COVID-19 ordinance. According to the Board of Directors, “We have been notified that anyone caught golfing on the course will be subject to a $150 fine. This applies to both tribal and non-tribal members.”
9:07 a.m. -- Pocono Manor Golf Club in Pennsylvania reopens six months after fire burned down hotel. A feeling of relief because COVID-19 was just the latest hurdle to clear.
8:51 a.m. -- Coronavirus golf guidelines improving pace of play. Multiple golf clubs have reported that pace of play has vastly improved since golf courses reopened.
8:20 a.m. -- Coronavirus shutdowns are making golf courses an oasis for stir-crazy Americans eager to get out and tee up.
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