In June 2020, the global COVID-19 pandemic had caused half-a-million deaths, closed borders, suspended large parts of the global economy, and restricted the movements of most people worldwide. Professional sports, which had suspended most activities when the disease spiraled out of control in March, began to find ways to overcome challenges and restart operations. The PGA Tour became one of the first large international sports organizations to relaunch, holding the Charles Schwab Challenge from June 11 to 14 in Texas.
Golf had some advantages that helped to adapt to the global health crisis. It is an outdoor sport which can easily accommodate distancing to lower infection risks. And the PGA Tour had access to medical experts to develop ...
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