The LPGA Tour announced on Friday that four of the next five tournaments on its 2020 schedule have been postponed until later in the year and the other one canceled until next season because of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Six LPGA tournaments had been postponed or canceled previously, and the statement added that more changes might be coming if the situation does not improve.
“We are so thankful to all our partners for their flexibility and willingness to work with us during this very difficult time,” LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan said. “This has been a truly collective effort to reschedule tournament dates and work together to provide LPGA players with as many playing opportunities as possible once it is safe for us to resume competing again.
“As we watch the world come together in this battle against this virus, we are so thankful for all of the support from our valued partners and we continue to wish for the health and safety of all the extended members of our global LPGA family.”
The inaugural Pelican Women’s Championship presented by Dex Imaging at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla., originally scheduled for May 14-17, has been moved to Nov. 12-15.
The ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer at Seaview Bay Course in Atlantic City, N.J., originally set for May 29-31, has been rescheduled for July 31-Aug. 2.
The Meijer LPGA Classic presented by Simply Give at Blythefield Country Club in Grand Rapids, Mich., will not be played as scheduled on June 11-14 and still is searching for new dates.
The United States Golf Association announced that the U.S. Women’s Open, which was to be played on June 4-7 at Champions Golf Club in Houston, has been postponed until Dec. 10-13. Because it was been moved to December when there are fewer daylight hours, the championship will be played on both the Cypress Creek and Jackrabbit courses.
The Pure Silk Championship presented by Visit Williamsburg at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Va., which was scheduled for May 21-24, has been canceled for this year, but will return on similar dates in 2021.
The LPGA also announced that the Kia Classic at Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad, which was postponed lost month, has been rescheduled for Sept. 24-27.
