[Golf Topic] PGA Tour "Ordered 1 Million COVID-19 Test Kits?"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist] ○..."Up to 1 million."

The British newspaper The Guardian reported on the 20th (Korean time) that "The PGA Tour is considering ordering 1 million COVID-19 test kits to complete all schedules after resuming the season from the Charles Schwab Challenge on June 11." The starting point was when Jay Monahan, the commissioner of the U.S. Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Tour, recently set the prerequisite that "all players, caddies, and officials must undergo COVID-19 testing to hold tournaments."

The Guardian introduced, "Although the first four tournaments will be held without spectators until early July, at least 700 to 800 people will inevitably gather," adding, "COVID-19 testing will be conducted before the opening, along with daily tests during the tournament." The problem lies in the players' preparation. "Currently, 25 players and 35 caddies are staying outside the U.S.," and it is expected that "travel restrictions will make movement difficult before June 11."

The PGA Tour continues with the RBC Heritage on June 18 and the Travelers Championship on June 25. The season finale, the Wyndham Championship, starts on August 13. The playoffs (PO) begin with the first round, the Northern Trust, on August 20, the second round, the BMW Championship, on August 27, and the final third round, the Tour Championship, kicks off on September 3. The majors have also been disrupted by COVID-19. The PGA Championship is scheduled for August 6, the U.S. Open for September 17, and the Masters for November 12. The 'oldest major,' The Open in July, was canceled altogether.

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