TWO WEEKS UNTIL TOUR RETURNS

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Will the PGA Tour's fine line of testing protocols be enough when play returns?

BY Rex Hoggard — May 27, 2020 at 10:30 AM

The core of the PGA Tour’s plan to return was always about testing, but it's a fine line to walk. In two weeks, at the Charles Schwab Challenge, we’ll find out if it will be enough.

Golf Central

Tour will keep Colonial event closed to public

BY Rex Hoggard — May 29, 2020

Despite a revised Texas order that would allow fans to attend the Charles Schwab Challenge, the PGA Tour will keep the event closed to the public.

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Tour memo: Where to stay, eat, test at Colonial

BY Rex Hoggard — May 27, 2020

The first tee shot of the PGA Tour’s restart is still two weeks away, but players are being advised to start their preparations now.

Golf Central

Caddie quarantining at McIlroy's guest house

BY Ryan Lavner — May 26, 2020 at 8:48 AM

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PGA Tour details charter-flight policy in memo

BY Rex Hoggard — May 23, 2020 at 10:26 AM

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Scott skeptical of Tour's Health and Safety Plan

BY Rex Hoggard — May 21, 2020 at 7:01 AM

SCHEDULE STILL IN FLUX

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Tour may stage Deere replacement in Columbus

BY Rex Hoggard — May 29, 2020 at 2:06 PM

As it searches for a replacement to the John Deere Classic, the PGA Tour is considering holding back-to-back events in Columbus, Ohio.

Golf Central

John Deere canceled; Tour planning replacement

BY Will Gray — May 28, 2020 at 1:59 PM

The John Deere Classic will not be played as scheduled this summer because of ongoing restrictions tied to coronavirus.

Golf Central

Wallace's restart goals: 'Win Colonial, go home, see my family'

Matt Wallace reacts to the European Tour's revamped schedule, which is on track to restart in July. Wallace shares why he wants to win the Charles Schwab Challenge.

EUROPEAN TOUR REVEALS RETURN

Morning Drive

Pelley: Euro Tour strategy is to cluster events, mitigate risk

The European Tour's Chief Executive Keith Pelley explains this morning's revised schedule and return strategy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Golf Central

McGinley sizes up Euro Tour's return with six-event U.K. swing

Paul McGinley reacts to the European Tour returning in July with a six-event schedule being played in England and Wales.

Golf Central

Euro Tour to resume with six-event U.K. swing

BY Rex Hoggard — May 28, 2020 at 9:05 AM

Golf Central

Asked for Ryder Cup update, Pelley stays mum

BY Rex Hoggard — May 28, 2020 at 9:58 AM

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Pelley: OWGR news coming in 'next seven days'

BY Rex Hoggard — May 28, 2020 at 10:32 AM

GOOD READS

News & Opinion

Sungjae Im, Albin Choi bonded in grief and trust

BY Ryan Lavner — May 27, 2020

Sungjae Im and Albin Choi are more than just player and caddie. Their bond is strengthened through grief, trust and promise.

News & Opinion

Fitzpatrick preps for return under quarantine

BY Ryan Lavner — May 28, 2020

Matthew Fitzpatrick is back in the United States after spending most of quarantine at home in England. Now, he's gearing up in self-isolation for the Tour's restart in two weeks.

GOLF CENTRAL UPDATES

Golf Central Update

GC Update: Possible back-to-back Ohio events in place of John Deere Classic

Rex Hoggard reports on the likelihood of two back-to-back events in Ohio to replace the cancelled John Deere Classic.

Golf Central Update

GC Update: Charles Schwab Challenge director on Tour return prep

Charles Schwab Challenge tournament director Rob Hood discusses the preparations that his team is making to welcome the return of the PGA Tour.

Golf Central Update

GC Update: Kisner 'thought June return was aggressive'

May 27, 2020

In this Golf Central Update, 3-time PGA Tour winner Kevin Kisner discusses the upcoming return of at the Charles Schwab Challenge.

Golf Central Update

GC Update: Na 'little bit concerned' about PGA Tour return

May 21, 2020

Kevin Na will be the first player to defend his title when the PGA Tour returns at the Charles Schwab Challenge, but he has concerns.

WHEN WILL LPGA RETURN?

Morning Drive

'I'm ready': Lexi talks LPGA return and optional caddies

Lexi Thompson joins Damon Hack to talk about her time in quarantine, the potential for the LPGA to return with caddies and the current state of her game.

Golf Central

LPGA caddie: 'Shocked' over caddie option

BY Randall Mell — May 29, 2020

With LPGA caddies optional for the rest of the year, how many players will actually choose to carry their own bags? One caddie believes the option will be abused.

Golf Central

Masson fears contracting virus while on the road

BY Randall Mell — May 29, 2020

Caroline Masson says she is concerned about travel logistics when the LPGA returns, especially if a player were to contract the coronavirus while away from home.

Golf Central

LPGA, Symetra to merge 2020-21 seasons

BY Randall Mell — May 20, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Golf Central

LPGA needs fans on site to make a return work

BY Randall Mell — May 15, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Golf Central

Annika Foundation giving $50K to Symetra pros

BY Randall Mell — May 29, 2020 at 9:23 AM

NEWS AND NOTES

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Podcast: Tiger looked good; see him soon?

BY Golf Channel Digital — May 26, 2020 at 1:54 PM

Tiger Woods looked pretty good in last Sunday's exhibition. But when will we see him in real competition on the PGA Tour?

Golf Central

Jacklin: Sergio is golf's biggest underachiever

BY Will Gray — May 27, 2020

Two-time major champ Tony Jacklin identified former Masters champ Sergio Garcia as the "biggest underachiever" he has seen in golf.

Golf Central

Mackenzie Tour cancels remainder of season

BY Carson Williams — May 29, 2020

The Mackenzie Tour announced Friday the cancelation of the remainder of its 2020 season amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Golf Central

Phil 'open' to being mic'd up during events

BY Will Gray — May 27, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Golf Central

Rory's 'hunch' is Ryder Cup postponement

BY Ryan Lavner — May 26, 2020 at 9:11 AM

Golf Central

Na believes Tiger will be Ryder captain in 2022

BY Rex Hoggard — May 22, 2020 at 8:23 AM

GRILL ROOM

Grill Room

Rent home of Bubba's Wahoos for $1,500 a night

BY Nick Menta — May 30, 2020 at 10:41 AM

What do you do with a 5,000-seat, 117,000-foot, minor-league baseball stadium that isn't bringing in any revenue? List it on AirBnB, of course.

Grill Room

JT revealed as face of PGA Tour 2K21 game

BY Nick Menta — May 14, 2020 at 8:03 AM

Justin Thomas on Thursday was revealed as the face of the upcoming PGA Tour 2K21, which is set for a multi-platform release on August 21.

Grill Room

Grill Room: Beef Johnston competes in home darts competition

Grill Room

Grill Room: The best quarantine trick shots by kids

Grill Room

Grill Room: Bubba builds a disc golf course at his baseball stadium

THIS, THAT AND THE OTHER

Golf Central

Highlights: S.Y. Lee leads El Charity thru 54 holes; Lee6 three back

Watch third-round highlights from the El Charity Open in South Korea.

Golf Central

Maltbie recalls four-hole playoff with Irwin to win ’76 Memorial

May 30, 2020

Roger Maltbie shares memories of his four-hole playoff victory over Hale Irwin at the 1976 Memorial Tournament.

Golf Central

Maltbie recalls 'cool' pants from '76 Memorial win

May 30, 2020

Roger Maltbie has a simple reason to why he wore those multi-colored pants in the final round of the 1976 Memorial Tournament.

COLLEGE CENTRAL

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NCAAW simulation: What would have happened?

BY Golf Channel Digital — May 27, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Wake Forest and Demon Deacons junior Emilia Migliaccio were selected as 2020 NCAA Division I women's champions by our panel of experts.

Golf Central Update

Golf Central Update: 2020 GCAA awards and an interview with coach of the year

The 2020 GCAA awards are announced, including an interview with Dave Williams National Coach of the Year Michael Beard.

College Central

Augenstein returning to Vandy for fifth season

BY Ryan Lavner — May 25, 2020

All-American John Augenstein announced Monday that he’s returning to Vanderbilt for a fifth season.

College Central

With no Q-Series, Mehaffey joins list of returners

BY Brentley Romine — May 25, 2020

Arizona State senior Olivia Mehaffey has decided to return for an extra year after the LPGA canceled Q-Series this year.

GOLF On Campus

GOLF on Campus: Arizona State women’s golf

Golf Central

Duke's Kim has the support of her UNC faculty member parents

Duke's Belac sees stellar career cut short because of pandemic

Golf Central

Duke's Belac sees stellar career cut short by pandemic

'CELEBRITY GOLF': SNEAD VS. HOLLYWOOD STARS

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GOLFPASS

Celebrity Golf: Sam Snead vs. Bob Hope

Sam Snead takes on comedian Bob Hope in the 1960 episode of "Celebrity Golf."

GOLFPASS

Celebrity Golf: Sam Snead vs. Mickey Rooney

GOLFPASS

Celebrity Golf: Sam Snead vs. Dean Martin

GOLFPASS

Celebrity Golf: Sam Snead vs. Jerry Lewis

'ALL STAR GOLF' WITH ARNOLD PALMER

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GOLFPASS

All Star Golf: Open champ Palmer vs. Masters champ Player in 1961

Arnold Palmer won The Open in 1961. Gary Player won the Masters that year. The two battle in this '61 edition of "All Star Golf."

All Star Golf: Arnold Palmer vs. two-time major champ Jackie Burke, Jr., 1957

Arnold Palmer, not yet a major champion, takes on 1956 Masters and PGA champ Jackie Burke, Jr., in this 1957 edition at Tucson Country Club.

All Star Golf: Masters champ Palmer vs. Open champ Thomson in 1958

Arnold Palmer won his first major in 1958, the Masters. Peter Thomson won his fourth of five career claret jugs that year. The two battle at Normandy Shores.

LOOKING BACK ON THE MATCH II

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News & Opinion

Takeaways from two weeks of exhibitions

BY Rex Hoggard — May 25, 2020 at 9:50 AM

From player form to playing with no fans, a look at what we learned from the past two weeks of exhibition golf, as the sport readies for the real thing.