{"id":132008,"date":"2020-04-03T01:00:50","date_gmt":"2020-04-03T08:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=132008"},"modified":"2020-04-03T08:30:56","modified_gmt":"2020-04-03T15:30:56","slug":"fate-of-2020-british-open-uncertain-as-covid-19-may-cancel-golf-major","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/fate-of-2020-british-open-uncertain-as-covid-19-may-cancel-golf-major\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 British Open Uncertain as Outbreak Threatens Golf Major"},"content":{"rendered":"

Could the British Open, golf\u2019s most prestigious tournament, be next on the list of coronavirus cancellations? According to one published report, it will be. But another states it could be moved to the week before the Ryder Cup.<\/p>\n

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Shane Lowry kissed the Claret Jug last year after winning the British Open. This year’s tournament may be canceled or rescheduled because of the coronavirus. (Image: David Davies\/PA Media)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Golf Digest<\/em> is reporting that the oldest of the men\u2019s major professional tournaments will not be played for the first time in 75 years. The Open, which dates back to 1860, was not held from 1940-1945 because of World War II. The tournament was also suspended from 1915 to 1919 because of World War I.<\/p>\n

The only other time the tournament wasn\u2019t held was in 1871, when there was no trophy available to win. The next year, it resumed with the winner receiving the Claret Jug.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, which presents the British Open, issued a statement that said officials are working \u201cthrough our options\u201d for the tournament. Options include postponing it.<\/p>\n

Due to a range of external factors, that process is taking some time to resolve,\u201d said Martin Slumbers, the club\u2019s chief executive. \u201cWe are well aware of the importance of being able to give clear guidance to fans, players, and everyone involved, and are working to resolve this as soon as we can. We will give a further update as soon as we are in a position to do so and thank everyone for their support and understanding in this challenging situation.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This year\u2019s event is scheduled to start on July 16 at Royal St. George\u2019s in Kent, England. It\u2019s the first time the course has held the event since 2011. Next year\u2019s event, which, for now, would be the 150th Open, is scheduled at Royal St. Andrews, the R&A\u2019s flagship course.<\/p>\n

Irishman Shane Lowry won last year\u2019s Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n

Golf Majors in Limbo<\/h2>\n

Other major events have been affected by COVID-19 as well. On March 13, The Masters<\/a> \u2013 traditionally the first of golf\u2019s major championships – \u00a0announced the April event would be postponed. No official date has been given, but Golfweek<\/em> said the tournament at Georgia\u2019s Augusta National course could take place in November.<\/p>\n

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That would then allow the Ryder Cup to still take place from Sept. 17-20 at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. Golfweek<\/em> also noted that the R&A could reschedule the British Open for the week prior, or the US Golf Association could take that weekend for a rescheduled US Open if the British Open is canceled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The US Open is set for June 18-21 at Winged Foot Golf Club in New York.<\/p>\n

Like The Masters, the PGA Championship, scheduled for May at San Francisco\u2019s Harding Park Golf Club, has been postponed and awaits rescheduling.<\/p>\n

The coronavirus isn’t just affecting golf’s majors, as numerous sporting leagues and events worldwide have been suspended or canceled.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, Britain\u2019s other hallowed sporting event \u2013 Wimbledon<\/a> \u2013 announced its cancellation. The All England Club said the ongoing public health crisis made it impossible to hold the event during the summer, a necessity to play on the club\u2019s grass courts.<\/p>\n

Oddsmakers Like Koepka, McIlroy to Hoist the Jug<\/h2>\n

Given the tournament’s uncertain status, not all sportsbooks are offering futures odds on The British Open right now. However, PointsBet and FanDuel are among those accepting wagers on the tournament.<\/p>\n

At FanDuel, Rory McIlroy is the favorite at +900. Next, Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, and Joh Rahm are all available at +1200. Tiger Woods is next at +1800.<\/p>\n

PointsBet offers both Koepka and McIlroy at +1000. Johnson\u2019s next at +1200. Rahm and Justin Rose are both at +1800, with Tiger lurking at +2000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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