Ryder Cup... "What about the cloud gallery?"

Gallery during the 42nd Ryder Cup held in France in 2018.

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] "Will we not see the passionate cheering this year?"

This is about the Ryder Cup, the intercontinental golf competition between the United States and Europe. Seth, the chairman of the PGA of America, appeared on the radio on the 21st (Korean time) and stated, "It is hard to imagine a Ryder Cup without galleries, but it is true that we are discussing matches without spectators." This is based on the judgment that, in the worst case, postponing the tournament to next year would cause more financial damage. He added, "No final decision has been made yet."

The Ryder Cup is famous as a stage where fierce competition for victory takes place for pride more precious than money, even though there is not a single penny in prize money. The 12 players selected from each continent consider participation itself an honor, and the galleries also join in the enthusiastic cheering. It will be held on September 25 at Whistling Straits Golf Course in Wisconsin, USA. The United States leads with an overall record of 26 wins, 2 draws, and 14 losses, but Europe has an overwhelming advantage with 7 wins and 2 losses since 2000.

The problem is the recent spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States. This is why the PGA Tour resumed the season from the Charles Schwab Challenge on June 11 with the first four events held without spectators. The major PGA Championship, held on August 6 at Harding Park in San Francisco, California, is also likely to be held without spectators. Chairman Seth said, "The Ryder Cup is trademarked by its galleries," and added, "We will monitor the COVID-19 situation."

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