CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) - The Travelers Championship is planning to go forward as scheduled in June, but without allowing fans to attend the golf tournament.
The decision was announced Thursday by the PGA Tour as it released its tentative revised schedule for the season.
The tournament at TPC River Highlands will be broadcast June 25-28 on Golf Channel and CBS, officials said.
“The health and safety of all who attend our event is the top priority, and conducting the tournament without crowds on-site is in the best interest of protecting everyone, including the broader community,” said Andy Bessette, Travelers’ executive vice president and chief administrative officer.
The tournament, which draws close to 300,000 fans each year, raised more than $2.1 million for 150 local charities in 2019.
Bessette said the tournament will also support some COVID-19 charities this year.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said Wednesday he would support holding the tournament without fans in attendance, calling that a “new normal” for this year.
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