The LPGA’s spring Asia swing will be one tournament short in 2020. The upcoming Blue Bay LPGA, held on China’s Hainan Island, has been canceled due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the situation, who spoke to Golfweek on the condition of anonymity because it hasn’t been officially announced.
The event was scheduled to take place March 5-8, immediately following the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore. The tournament was not held in 2019 due to the transition of moving it on the calendar from the fall to the spring. The event had a $2.1 million purse. Gaby Lopez won the title in 2018.
The death toll in China has surpassed 130 people, according to reports, and more than 6,000 people have fallen ill. There is no vaccine for the virus.
After an off week, the LPGA heads to Australia for two events before traveling to Thailand.
The LPGA did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
