With the PGA Tour set to return June 11, and the European Tour and LPGA ready to get back at it in July, things were looking up for pro golf.
But on Friday, it was announced that the 2020 Mackenzie Tour – PGA Tour Canada has been canceled.
The PGA Tour runs the tour north of the border but announced that several issues were going to make holding the season impossible.
“Due to border restrictions, mandatory quarantines for those entering Canada and gathering restrictions in all provinces because of COVID-19, the Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada announced Friday that it is canceling its 2020 season,” the Tour said in a story online.
Mackenzie Tour Executive Director Scott Pritchard added: “With the safety of the communities we play in mind, as well as the well-being of our players, sponsors, tournament-organizing committees, volunteers and golf course staff, we came to the realization that this is the best decision for everyone involved.
“We also wanted to be considerate of our players and their desires to play golf. Understanding the complexities that this pandemic has caused, we knew it wasn’t fair to leave our members in positions that might prevent them from pursuing other playing opportunities elsewhere while waiting to see what transpired in Canada.”
The 2020 schedule had 13 tournaments, the most in Mackenzie Tour history.
Looking ahead to 2021, status for prior members will be based on Order of Merit results from the 2019 season, with the top-60 players exempt.
