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European Tour postpones Andalucia Masters over COVID-19 concerns

Add another event to the growing list of tournaments affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The European Tour announced Tuesday that the Andalucia Masters, hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation and slated for Valderrama Golf Club, will not take place April 30-May 3 as planned. According to a release, "travel restrictions in Spain" as a result of the coronavirus threat played a role in the decision.

"Discussions are ongoing with all parties looking into the possibility of rescheduling the tournament at a later date," the release read.

Last year's event was won by Christiaan Bezuidenhout over a group of second-place finishers that included world No.