[Golf Topic] PGA Tour 2020 Season Seeds "Valid for 2 Years Until Next Year~"

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] ○…"Until next year."

The U.S. Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Tour announced on the 1st (Korean time) that "due to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), 13 tournaments have already been canceled or postponed," and stated that "2020 season cards will be guaranteed through 2021." Normally, the top 125 players in the FedEx Cup (PO) points ranking each season secure their cards for the following year. Players ranked 126th to 200th compete with the top 75 from the Korn Ferry (second-tier) Tour in the 'Final Series,' and only those who finish in the 'top 50' can retain their status.

However, this year, considering the COVID-19 variable, all players will be granted 2021 season cards. Meanwhile, the Korn Ferry Tour will offer the 'top 10' players opportunities to participate in some PGA Tour events next year. Detailed information will be announced next week. The PGA Tour was shut down immediately after the first round of The Players Championship, known as the 'fifth major,' in March, and remains suspended. The plan is to resume the season starting with the Charles Schwab Challenge on June 11.

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