January 12, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF
It’s more sad news for golfing fans as tournament officials announced today that no spectators will be allowed at next month’s PGA Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Operated by the charity foundation of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods, the event will be played February 18-21.
“The health and well being of the community, our players and everyone at The Genesis Invitational remains our top priority,” tournament director Mike Antolini said.
“Throughout our extensive planning, it became clear that due to the pandemic the best way to ensure the safety for all involved is to hold the tournament without spectators.”
Last year’s title was won by Australia’s Adam Scott, who keep spectators excited, winning the round by 2 strokes over Americans Matt Kuchar and Scott Brown and South Korea’s Kang Sung.
It was timely, as just weeks before the PGA Tour shut down completely for three months due to the ongoing deadly outbreak of COVID-19.
The United States remains the country worst-affected by the pandemic, and has posted an average of more than 3,000 deaths a day over the last seven days, according to an AFP tally based on official sources.
