Coronavirus

Golf Australia cancels, postpones key events

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

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

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

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
3 Things We Learned: Brisbane Lions vs Collingwood Magpies

3 Things We Learned: Brisbane Lions vs Collingwood Magpies

There was an eerie feel to Hickey Park, home to the first game with the fans being locked out due to coronavirus. The Lions seemed to have the momentum in the third quarter, but Collingwood were just too good and took the four points. 14 Mar 2020
Aussie Michel could delay turning pro for Masters

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

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
3 Things we learned: Geelong Cats vs North Melbourne Kangaroos

3 Things we learned: Geelong Cats vs North Melbourne Kangaroos

It was a match of two halves played today at GMHBA stadium among fears of a coronavirus outbreak. A few ardent fans were still present, cheering on the Cats who stole the game early, only to be flattened by the Roos once they had found their feet. 13 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: The Impact on AFLW

Coronavirus: The Impact on AFLW

The AFL has announced that, commencing on Saturday, March 14th, all AFLW matches will be off-limits to supporters. 13 Mar 2020
PGA Tour shuts down due to coronavirus

PGA Tour shuts down due to coronavirus

The Players Championship went from having no fans to having no players. 13 Mar 2020
Sydney FC to use rotation for crucial week

Sydney FC to use rotation for crucial week

Sydney FC coach Steve Corica will implement rotation as the Sky Blues face three matches in seven days. 13 Mar 2020
Mikel Arteta tests positive for COVID-19

Mikel Arteta tests positive for COVID-19

Just over an hour after the English Premier League announced that all Premier League fixtures would go ahead as scheduled, Arsenal has announced that Head Coach Mikel Arteta has tested positive for COVID-19. 13 Mar 2020
Opinion: Can The Masters exist without the roars?

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
European Tour cancels more tournaments

European Tour cancels more tournaments

Two more tournaments have been postponed as fears over the coronavirus outbreak continue to wreak havoc with the European Tour schedule. 12 Mar 2020
Indian Open postponed

Indian Open postponed

The Hero Indian Open, scheduled to take place from March 19-22 at DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram, New Delhi, has been postponed due to the ongoing threat posed by the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). 12 Mar 2020
Jay Monahan: No plans yet to cancel or move events

Jay Monahan: No plans yet to cancel or move events

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan says there is no intention to cancel or move golf tournaments in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak, after reports suggested the US PGA Championship may not go ahead in San Francisco. 11 Mar 2020
Bangladesh event postponed amid virus concerns

Bangladesh event postponed amid virus concerns

The Bangabandhu Cup Golf Open 2020 will be postponed to a later date due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns. 9 Mar 2020
Asian Tour: Royal's Cup 2020 to be postponed

Asian Tour: Royal's Cup 2020 to be postponed

The Royal’s Cup 2020 scheduled to be played at the Grand Prix Golf Club in Kanchanaburi next week will be postponed due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns. 5 Mar 2020
Augusta monitoring virus as Masters nears

Augusta monitoring virus as Masters nears

Augusta National has confirmed the Masters will go ahead as planned but will monitor the Coronavirus outbreak in the US during the lead-up to the prestigious April major. 5 Mar 2020
Coronavirus won't affect PGA Tour schedule

Coronavirus won't affect PGA Tour schedule

The PGA Tour has no plans to make any schedule changes amid growing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak but has established new protocols in a bid to protect the health and safety of fans and players. 3 Mar 2020
Dustin Johnson to skip Olympics

Dustin Johnson to skip Olympics

Former world No.1 Dustin Johnson will skip this year's Tokyo Olympics to focus on the PGA Tour's season-ending playoffs, his manager has told Golfweek. 3 Mar 2020