Golf: PGA Tour Series-China relocates tournament over coronavirus

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BEIJING (REUTERS) - The PGA Tour Series-China said on Tuesday (Feb 4) it is moving its global qualifying tournament out of China because of the coronavirus epidemic.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

BEIJING - The PGA Tour Series-China said on Tuesday it is moving its global qualifying tournament out of China because of the coronavirus epidemic.

The newly identified coronavirus outbreak in China has killed over 400 people, with more than 20,000 infected. "Our existing relationship with the golf course and its staff made this a relatively seamless change. It is a very good golf course, and we very much appreciate Laguna Golf Bintan and its leadership accommodating us and helping this come together so quickly."

The first qualifier, open only to Chinese passport holders, was held last month in Guangzhou while the third event is set for March 3-6 in Thailand.Tour officials in China and at PGA Tour headquarters in Florida will assess the coronavirus situation and its potential impact on PGA TOUR Series-China, which earlier said it would start its 2020 season in Sanya, China, on March 26-29.

 

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