PGA TOUR cancels THE PLAYERS Championship and more events

28-year-old, Japanese golf star, Hideki Matsuyama, finished his opening round with 9-under 63, quickly making him a favourite to win THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass.

But, it was not to be.

Later in the day, PGA TOUR announced to go ahead with the tournament, without the fans, starting Friday (second-round) and after the conclusion of the day the tour announced cancelling the event until the Valero Texas Open (Apr. 2-5). The next event on the tour, is The Masters from April 9-12, where Tiger Woods will be looking ahead to defend his title and earn a sixth green jacket.

RELATED: Hero Indian Open postponed due to COVID-19 Outbreak

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An update from Commissioner Monahan.

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Post round announcement from PGA TOUR –

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It is with regret that we are announcing the cancellation of THE PLAYERS Championship and all events through the Valero Texas Open.

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Previously, Hero Indian Open, scheduled at DLF Golf & Country Club was announced as postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak. The event became the fourth one to be cancelled/postponed on the European Tour schedule since the virus outbreak.

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As per the latest news, Hero Indian Open is postponed due to Covid-19 outbreak. Asian Tour, CEO, Cho Minn Thant said, "We are looking into the possibility of rescheduling the tournament at some point later in the year, but there are no definitive plans at this stage." . . Link in bio for full story. . . . #golf #tournament #indianopen #corona #coronavirus #update #news #latest #asiantour #europeantour #gurugram

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