MIAMI: The return of the Blue Bay LPGA to the tour’s schedule will have to wait another year. The LPGA announced Thursday the cancellation of the 2020 event due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak in China.
The 2020 edition was slated for March 5-8.
A statement issued by the LPGA reads: “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 Blue Bay LPGA, which debuted in 2014, wasn’t played in 2019 due to the tour’s decision to move the event from the fall to the spring portion of the schedule.
