Torry Pines could be site of U.S. Open later this year
Torrey Pines Golf Course has become a potential candidate to host the 2020 U.S. Open men’s tournament if the event is postponed because of fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report Thursday by Golfweek.
The website said golf’s governing bodies will soon release a revised schedule that would see at least three major championships and the Ryder Cup contested this year.
The U.S. Open is scheduled for June 18-21 at Winged Foot in Mamaroneck, New York just north of New York City.
Linked to the U.S. Open’s second option is a decision on the 149th British Open, slated for July 16-19 at Royal St. George’s in England. Golf Digest reported Wednesday the British Open would be canceled for the first time since 1945, but officials denied a decision had been made. According to Golfweek, if the British Open instead is rescheduled to Sept. 17-20, it would fill a calendar spot that otherwise could allow for a rescheduled U.S. Open at Winged Foot.
In that scenario, Torrey Pines and Pebble Beach would be possible alternatives to host the U.S. Open later in the year.
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