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(Reuters) - The U.S. Women's Open will be held
without fans this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the
United States Golf Association (USGA) said on Wednesday.
The tournament, which is in its 75th year and is the oldest of
the five women's golf majors, was previously rescheduled from
June to Dec. 10-13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and will be
held at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas.
"Following extensive consultation with health officials, we have
decided that hosting the U.S. Women’s Open without spectators
will provide the best opportunity to conduct the championship
safely for all involved," said USGA Senior Managing Director
John Bodenhamer.
The PGA Tour said it will allow a limited number of fans to
attend next month's Houston Open, a move which concerned Phil
Mickelson as the five-time major winner said he was questioning
whether to compete in the event.
(Reporting by Amy Tennery, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
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