4 days until golf: Non-majors to look forward to when PGA Tour restarts
The PGA Tour plans to restart its season June 11 after halting due to the coronavirus pandemic. Each day until then, we'll highlight key moments, people, or facts relating to where we are in the countdown.
The countdown is nearing an end, folks! With only four days to go, here are four non-majors to look forward to with the restart quickly approaching.
Charles Schwab Challenge
When: June 11-14
Where: Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth, Texas
This one is a layup. For obvious reasons, the Charles Schwab Challenge is one of the most highly anticipated PGA Tour events in recent memory. Not only will it mark the return of golf after a three-month break, but it also will boast the season's best field outside of The Players Championship. Fifteen of the top 20 golfers in the world will be in Fort Worth for the season's restart, giving the generally sleepy tournament a major-like feel.
Travelers Championship
When: June 25-28
Where: TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, Connecticut
The Travelers Championship is widely regarded as one of the premier PGA Tour stops by the players. That distinction has led to strong fields year after year, even though the event is traditionally held the week after the U.S. Open. Now that it won't be held the week following a major, the Travelers should have a loaded field with the game's elite flocking to Cromwell to see what the hype is about.
The Memorial
When: July 16-19
Where: Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio
Jack Nicklaus' tournament in Ohio is always one to circle on the calendar. However, this year's running will receive even more attention as it should mark the return of Tiger Woods. Yes, the PGA Championship in early August will be the first official major of the restart, but the Memorial will provide an early look at major championship golf.
Wyndham Championship
When: Aug. 13-16
Where: Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, North Carolina
The Wyndham Championship may finally get what it's been hoping for as the regular-season finale: drama. Not only will the event at Sedgefield be the final opportunity for players to secure full-time status for the 2020-21 season by moving into the top 125 on the FedEx Cup points list, but it could also be the last chance for big names to qualify for the postseason.
Currently, players such as Brooks Koepka, Justin Rose, and Francesco Molinari sit outside of the top 125. If they do not come out of the gates quickly, they might need to rely on a top-tier finish at Wyndham in order to punch their ticket to the playoffs.