Coronavirus: LPGA Cancels Blue Bay Event, Will European Tour Be Next?

The LPGA Tour’s Statement on the Blue Bay LPGA:

Given the current health concerns and significant travel restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus in China, the LPGA along with our partners in China have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Blue Bay LPGA, which was scheduled to take place March 5-8 on Hainan Island. Any time you cancel an event, it is a difficult decision and we appreciate how hard our title partner (Blue Bay), IMG, the China LPGA and the China Golf Association have worked to host an incredible event. The health and safety of our players, fans and everyone working on the event is always our highest priority. While we are disappointed that the tournament won’t take place this season, we look forward to going back to Blue Bay in 2021 and for many years to come.

The next significant golf event scheduled for the country deemed unsafe for Americans to travel to: the European Tour’s Volvo China Open, April 23-26.