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Drive, Chip and Putt update
On March 13, it was announced that the 2020 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals had been postponed due to the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). After thoughtful deliberation, and with the guidance of public health experts, the Founding Partners have provided the following update:
30 Mar 2020
Opinion: Course closures better for the game's image and players
It won’t be long now before every golf course in Australia will have the closed sign hanging on the front gate. For the health of the game and its players, this is a good thing.
30 Mar 2020
Fleetwood still has Ryder Cup hopes
World No.10 Tommy Fleetwood hopes this year's scheduled Ryder Cup can act as an "amazing torch" after the coronavirus pandemic.
30 Mar 2020
Morri: When was the last time you thought about your game?
Time for some respite from the coronavirus, methinks. We all know how it is impacting life and golf, so there’s no need to be going over it here.
30 Mar 2020
The new rules as golf provides a sanctuary
No flagsticks, lids on the hole, no rakes in bunkers, only one person per cart and mark your own scorecard.
26 Mar 2020
Make Ryder Cup priority in golf year: Rose
Justin Rose believes the Ryder Cup deserves to remain a highlight of the golfing calendar when sporting action resumes following the coronavirus pandemic.
26 Mar 2020
An important message for Golf Australia readers
Dear valued Golf Australia readers and subscribers,
25 Mar 2020
COVID-19 Update: Can I still play golf?
Federal and State Government restrictions to enforce social-distancing has seen the closure of golf clubhouses across the country but nearly all courses remain open for play. For now.
25 Mar 2020
Morri: Playing through the uncertainty
Perhaps it was Ben Hogan who said it or perhaps someone else. Not that it really matters as it’s not the utterer that’s important in this instance but the utterance.
23 Mar 2020
Statement from the R&A on the COVID-19 pandemic
We are closely monitoring the constantly-moving situation in the COVID-19 pandemic and carefully following the advice issued to us by the UK Government, relevant health authorities and our medical consultants.
20 Mar 2020
Augusta-bound Kim in holding pattern
Grace Kim was understandably ecstatic upon hearing of her invitation to the Augusta National Women’s Amateur before the 2020 Masters. However, she is now waiting to see if she will get her chance to play the famed course.
19 Mar 2020
Coronavirus claims four more PGA Tour events
The PGA Tour will remain in lockdown for at least two more months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
18 Mar 2020
People trump golf postponements, says Tiger
Tiger Woods has sought to put the cancellations of a slew of golf tournaments due to the coronavirus into perspective on Monday, saying the well-being of others trumped the sport.
17 Mar 2020
Golf Australia cancels, postpones key events
In light of national and ongoing Covid-19 concerns, GA chairman Andrew Newbold reluctantly confirms the scheduled Australian Junior Championships in April, both for girls and boys, has been cancelled.
16 Mar 2020
18 viewing pleasures to ease you through golf's blackout
The global coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has left no aspect of our everyday lives untouched. In the golfing world, the professional game is in shutdown mode.
16 Mar 2020
Morri: The golf world is much, much bigger than the PGA Tour
The relationship between the professional and recreational game has always been an intriguing one, the importance of the former to the growth and health of the latter incalculable though clearly important.
16 Mar 2020
Koepka won't join Premier Golf League
World No.2 Jon Rahm has joined Brooks Koepka in turning down the Premier Golf League, another setback to a league promising guaranteed money and a team concept that now will be without the top three players in the world.
16 Mar 2020
Aussie Michel could delay turning pro for Masters
Australian amateur Lukas Michel says he is likely to delay turning professional by several months in order to play a postponed Masters at Augusta National.
14 Mar 2020
The Masters postponed due to coronavirus
Augusta National Golf Club has announced the 2020 Masters will be postponed due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
14 Mar 2020
PGA Tour shuts down due to coronavirus
The Players Championship went from having no fans to having no players.
13 Mar 2020
Opinion: Can The Masters exist without the roars?
In the wake of the NBA suspending its season today and America’s ban on inbound travel from Europe due to the continuing spread of coronavirus (COVOID-19), is a Masters without galleries a viable option?
12 Mar 2020
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