[Golf Topic] Evian Championship "Canceled Due to COVID-19 Impact"

This year's Evian Championship was canceled due to the impact of COVID-19. Photo by LPGA

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…The fifth major of the U.S. Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour, the Evian Championship (total prize money $4.1 million), has been canceled.

The LPGA Tour announced on the night of the 9th (Korean time), "Due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), travel restrictions across borders and government quarantine recommendations continue," and stated, "This year's Evian Championship will not be held." Mike Whan, LPGA Tour Commissioner, said, "It is regrettable that we cannot hold the major tournament, but we will continue the history of Evian showcasing the best female golfers next year."

This season's Evian Championship was originally scheduled to take place over four days from July 23 at the Evian Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France, considering the Tokyo Olympics schedule. However, as the Tokyo Olympics were postponed to next year due to the impact of COVID-19, the Evian Championship was moved to August 6 but was ultimately canceled. The remaining majors?the Women's British Open (August), ANA Inspiration (September), KPMG Women's PGA Championship (October), and U.S. Women's Open (December)?are planned to proceed.

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