[Golf Topic] LPGA Tour "Kia Classic in September Canceled"

The LPGA Tour announced the cancellation of this year's Kia Classic. Photo by LPGA Tour website

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…The U.S. Women's Professional Golf (LPGA) Tour has canceled the Kia Classic scheduled for September.

Mike Whan, LPGA Commissioner, announced on the 21st (Korean time), "We appreciate Kia's efforts to hold the tournament this year," and added, "We look forward to returning next year to the beautiful Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad, California." The Kia Classic was originally scheduled for March but was postponed to September 24 due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and ultimately, the tournament will not be held this year. Last year, Nasa Hataoka (Japan) won the event.

The LPGA Tour was shut down after the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open in February but resumed after about five months with the Drive On Championship on the 31st of last month. Since then, the Marathon Classic and the Scottish Women's Open were held without spectators. Starting today, the first major of the 2020 season, the AIG Women's Open (total prize money of 4.5 million dollars), is underway at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Ayrshire, Scotland. Amy Olson (USA) shot 4-under par on the first day and is leading the tournament.

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