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PGA Tour Cancels Events Up Until Masters Following Coronavirus Concerns

The Players Championship has been canceled after one round, the PGA Tour announced Thursday, as have all events up until the Masters.

"We have pledged from the start to be responsible, thoughtful and transparent with our decision process," the Tour said in a statement. "We did everything possible to create a safe environment for our players in order to continue the event throughout the weekend, and we were endeavoring to give our fans a much-needed respite from the current climate. But at this point—and as the situation continues to rapidly change—the right thing to do for our players and our fans is to pause.