This is a scene of European Union players cheering after a decisive victory over the United States in the 2018 Ryder Cup.
(Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae) ○…There are reports that the 2020 Ryder Cup will be postponed until next year.
British newspaper The Guardian reported on the 23rd (Korean time): “Due to infection with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), an announcement will be made next week that the Ryder Cup, originally scheduled for September this year in Wisconsin, United States, will be postponed to 2021,” adding: “An event without spectators is currently not being considered.” » He added: “The most likely alternative is to postpone the tournament for a year,” and added: “There are also issues regarding entry and exit restrictions and self-quarantine. »
The Ryder Cup is an intercontinental golf competition between the United States and the European Union that began in 1927. It is held every two years, alternating between the United States and Europe. Originally held in odd years, the tournament was postponed for a year, to 2002, due to the September 11 attacks in the United States in 2001, and has since been held in even years. The United States holds a dominant record with 26 wins, 2 draws and 14 losses. In 2018, it was held at the Golf National in Paris, France, where Europe won decisively with a score of 17.5-10.5.
This year, the event was scheduled to take place over three days starting September 25 at the Whistling Straits Golf Course in Wisconsin, United States. If the Ryder Cup is postponed to 2021, it will coincide with the Presidents Cup, a competition between the international team outside Europe and the United States. Coordination of schedules will be necessary. World No. 1 Rory McIlroy (USA) and No. 4 Brooks Koepka (USA), among others, have expressed negative opinions about a Ryder Cup without spectators.
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