coronavirus

McIlroy hopes delayed Masters delivers win

McIlroy hopes delayed Masters delivers win

World No.1 Rory McIlroy expects this year's Masters to feel a bit different and says the tournament being pushed back to November due to the COVID-19 pandemic could help him win the coveted green jacket. 15 Apr 2020
Senior Open could happen later in year

Senior Open could happen later in year

The Senior Open was postponed on Tuesday amid the coronavirus outbreak, with organisers still hoping the last senior major of the year can be played in 2020. 15 Apr 2020
10 of golf’s best: Twitter accounts

10 of golf’s best: Twitter accounts

The coronavirus pandemic has effectively forced golf’s professional circuits into hibernation. But the game’s analysts, players and impressionists continue to utilise other platforms to entertain members of the golfing world – one of which includes Twitter. Here are 10 of the best golf accounts in the Twittersphere. 14 Apr 2020
Aussie duo retain Open spots

Aussie duo retain Open spots

Dual Australian Open winner Matt Jones and Aaron Pike will retain their places in the field for the Open Championship despite the major being delayed a year. 14 Apr 2020
Virus won't stop Aussie women: Green

Virus won't stop Aussie women: Green

Young Australian golf star Hannah Green says uncertainty about the LPGA Tour resumption is proving harder to deal with than the break itself as she prepares for her major title defence. 14 Apr 2020
Leishman donating masks and meals

Leishman donating masks and meals

Marc Leishman is doing all he can to make a difference to the coronavirus battle in his adopted US home while the PGA Tour is on shutdown. 14 Apr 2020
The players who will benefit from golf’s blackout

The players who will benefit from golf’s blackout

“As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round.” – Ben Hogan. 8 Apr 2020
Statement from the R&A on the 149th Open

Statement from the R&A on the 149th Open

The R&A has decided to cancel The Open in 2020 due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and the Championship will next be played at Royal St George’s in 2021. 7 Apr 2020
Fred Ridley’s Masters memorandum

Fred Ridley’s Masters memorandum

On March 13, we announced the postponement of the Masters Tournament and the Augusta National Women’s Amateur based upon the risks associated with the Coronavirus COVID-19, a pandemic that continues to impact lives everywhere. 7 Apr 2020
Open cancelled & US majors rescheduled

Open cancelled & US majors rescheduled

Three of the four golf majors have announced new dates for 2020 amid the coronavirus crisis while the oldest of the lot, the Open Championship confirmed it would cancel its event for the year. 7 Apr 2020
Leishman's picture-perfect Masters moment

Leishman's picture-perfect Masters moment

Marc Leishman's favourite golf photo is making him feel nostalgic in what should have been Masters week. 6 Apr 2020
Morri: What will golf look like when this war is over?

Morri: What will golf look like when this war is over?

As the corona virus and its effects continue and the new routines of day-to-day life settle in, it’s difficult not to start looking ahead and ponder what the future might look like. 6 Apr 2020
US PGA reportedly rescheduled for August

US PGA reportedly rescheduled for August

The US PGA Championship, one of golf's four majors, has reportedly been rescheduled for August 6-9 after being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. 6 Apr 2020
Woods, Mickelson to play in charity match

Woods, Mickelson to play in charity match

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will reportedly play in a coronavirus relief golf match next month with Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. 2 Apr 2020
R&A statement on Curtis Cup, Amateur Championship and Women’s Amateur Championship

R&A statement on Curtis Cup, Amateur Championship and Women’s Amateur Championship

Following advice provided by the UK Government, health authorities and our own medical consultants in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have postponed the amateur championships and international match due to be played in June. 2 Apr 2020
How Aussie Tour pros are passing time

How Aussie Tour pros are passing time

No industry or walk of life has been unaffected by coronavirus and new lockdown restrictions. Professional golf dramatically so, with all tournaments postponed or cancelled. 1 Apr 2020
Baker-Finch's hope for majors in late 2020

Baker-Finch's hope for majors in late 2020

An extraordinary Masters in November, when autumn leaves are falling at Augusta National, could cap a triumphant return for golf as organisers look to squeeze in the four majors at the end of the year. 1 Apr 2020
$5 billion warning on course turf management

$5 billion warning on course turf management

Australia's peak turf management body has warned of multi-billion dollar damage to the nation's sporting assets should staff be locked out of work because of Covid-19. 31 Mar 2020
Irish Open postponed due to coronavirus

Irish Open postponed due to coronavirus

The Irish Open has become the latest European Tour tournament to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. 31 Mar 2020
Augusta National fights virus with handout

Augusta National fights virus with handout

Augusta National is donating US$2 million to help fight the coronavirus which has already forced the postponement of the Masters. 31 Mar 2020
All Australian golf clubs advised to close

All Australian golf clubs advised to close

Golf Australia has advised all Australian golf clubs and facilities to close until further notice. 30 Mar 2020