Fans were set to return on-site next week for the first time since March
Next Week's Memorial Tournament To Take Place Without Fans
The PGA Tour and The Memorial Tournament have been forced to backtrack on its plans for fans to return next week "due to the rapidly changing dynamics of the Covid-19 pandemic."
All four of the PGA Tour's most recent tournaments have gone ahead without crowds and it still remains to be seen when fans will be allowed to return.
This week's event, the Workday Charity Open, takes place at Muirfield Village as a replacement for the John Deere Classic, which was cancelled due to the revenues lost by no ticket sales.
“We applaud the leadership, diligence and partnership it took from Jack Nicklaus, Dan Sullivan, the entire Memorial Tournament staff and State, County and City leadership to build a solid plan that would allow for limited fan attendance at next week’s event,” said PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan.
“But given the broader challenges communities are facing due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we need to stay focused on the No. 1 priority for our Return to Golf — the health and safety of all involved.
"While this was a difficult decision, it was one made collectively, and we are appreciative of the process undertaken to this point that will allow us to welcome on-site fans when the time is right.
"In the meantime, we have no doubt that the Memorial Tournament will once again be an incredible championship and deliver the best competitive environment for our players and utmost entertainment to our fans around the world.”
