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COVID-19
COVID-19
A statement from Golf Australia regarding course re-openings
After four days of confusion surrounding the COVID-19 regulations surrounding the opening of golf courses, Golf Australia, has released a statement outlining its position.
2 Apr 2020
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
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
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
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
AFLW future unclear amidst financial insecurity
The AFL have secured a line of credit to cushion the blow of the delayed season, but it remains unclear how the AFLW will be affected by financial uncertainty in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
31 Mar 2020
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 is donating US$2 million to help fight the coronavirus which has already forced the postponement of the Masters.
31 Mar 2020
PFA ramps up call for collective action in face of player stand-downs
With the threat of player-stand downs looming, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) has reiterated its calls for collective action to navigate the COVID19 disrupted A-League landscape.
30 Mar 2020
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
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
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
Jets player becomes first A-League COVID-19 diagnosis
A player from the Newcastle Jets became the first confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis by an A-League player on Saturday afternoon.
28 Mar 2020
‘Reckless and a gross breach’: PFA warns clubs to consider player welfare
With their members now facing an uncertain future, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) has launched a series of measures designed to mitigate wellbeing challenges during football's COVID-19 enforced hiatus.
27 Mar 2020
FFA stands-down 70% of staff
Football Federation Australia (FFA) on Friday announced that 70% of its staff will be stood down as it scrambles to keep its head above water during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis gripping the globe.
27 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
Three Things We Learnt: Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne City
A goal in first-half stoppage time from Nick Fitzgerald and second-half screamer from Steven Ugarkovic has propelled Newcastle Jets past Melbourne City and secured the Novocastrians a 2-1 win in the final game before the A-League enters a COVID-19 enforced suspension.
23 Mar 2020
BREAKING: AFLW cancelled in response to coronavirus pandemic
It’s a devastating blow to the clubs and players that have made it to the preliminary finals, but the 2020 season has officially been cancelled.
22 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
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