[Golf Topic] PGA Tour "July John Deere Classic Canceled"

The John Deere Classic in early July was canceled due to the impact of COVID-19. Photo by PGA Tour website

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…The John Deere Classic has been canceled due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

The PGA Tour office announced on the 29th (Korean time), "The John Deere Classic will not be held in early July," adding, "There were too many obstacles to holding the tournament due to COVID-19." It was scheduled to take place over four days starting July 9 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, USA. Last year, Dylan Frittelli (South Africa) earned his first victory on the U.S. stage. Claire Peterson, the tournament director, added, "It will be held normally next year."

The PGA Tour was suspended after the first round of The Players Championship, known as the "fifth major," in March and will resume with the Charles Schwab Challenge starting June 11. The first four tournaments will be held without spectators. "We plan to host a new tournament during the John Deere Classic period," they said. Details about the new tournament's location will be announced later. U.S. ESPN reported that "TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, the venue of The Players Championship in March, is a strong candidate."