LPGA Thailand cancelled due to coronavirus concerns

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LPGA Thailand cancelled due to coronavirus concerns

By THE NATION

 

 

The 14th edition of the LPGA Thailand and the Women’s World Championship have been cancelled in the wake of the novel coronavirus, the LPGA said in a statement released on Monday.

 

The country’s biggest golf tournament (with US$1.6 million in prize money) was originally due to be held in Pattaya from February 20-23. The HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore, scheduled for the following week, has also been cancelled.

 

“Due to the continued health concerns and recent advisories in some Asian countries that large-scale events should be cancelled or postponed as a result of the coronavirus, the LPGA and its partners have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Honda LPGA Thailand, which was scheduled to take place in Pattaya, Thailand, and the 2020 HSBC Women’s World Championship, which was scheduled to take place February 27-March 1 in Singapore,” LPGA said in a statement.

 

“It is always a difficult decision to cancel events and the LPGA greatly appreciates the understanding and all the efforts made by our title sponsors (Honda and HSBC) as well as IMG to host incredible events for our players. The health and safety of our players, fans and everyone working on the event is always our highest priority. While we are disappointed that these tournaments will not take place this season, we look forward to returning to Asia soon,” the LPGA said.

 

The LPGA Thailand was first held in 2006. Amy Yang of Korea won her third title last year, the most by a player in the tournament’s history.

Earleir, the Women's Amateur Asia Pacific Golf Championship, initially due this week in Pattaya, was also cancelled. 

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/sport/30381883

 

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[Cake Monster]

At least some people are being responsible.

Well done LPGA. Peoples welfare and Safety above Money.

 

[ianezy0]

What, can’t they play with a mask on!

[Assurancetourix]

It may finally open the eyes and ears of some HiSo and ministers who generally take advantage of this kind of event to fill their brown kraft paper pockets.
there, they will remain empty ...

[scubascuba3]

A couple of years ago i was there and Brittany Lincicome stuck a banana skin up a tree, couldn't be bothered to wait until she passed a bin, it's probably still up there

[Makem]

One of the main reasons, we come to Thailand for three months oh well safety first

[champers]

Cheap rooms now available at Dusit Thani hotel next week due to sudden mass cancellations? Might be worth checking out if you are coming to Pattaya for a holiday.

[TaaSaparot]

Seems like it is okay for Players, Officials, and Fans to travel to Australia, but not Thailand.

[champers]

4 minutes ago, Makem said:

One of the main reasons, we come to Thailand for three months oh well safety first

Bad luck. Might get to play a round on the Championship course if you fancy it.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

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Bangkok, 07 February 2020 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that the Honda LPGA Thailand 2020 will take place as scheduled from 20 to 23 February with heightened health and safety measures amid global concern on the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

 

Ooopss!!!  I guess TAT got that one WRONG!!   Missed it by just two days (Sat until Monday)....   Or as Maxwell Smart would have famously opined... "Missed it by THAT much!!!"

[tyga]

so anyone know if they will cancel the motogp?

 

[mickey rat]

Incompetence has it's consequences... Record air pollution numbers to top it off. ????

[TaaSaparot]

The health and safety of our players, fans and everyone working on the event is always our highest priority.

 

If this was true, why would they risk "players, fans and everyone working on the event" on Thailand's Roads which seem to be more deadly than the coronavirus, and they have past experience with?

[TaaSaparot]

4 hours ago, tyga said:

so anyone know if they will cancel the motogp?

 

I would say its odds on to be called off now.

[Isaan sailor]

Good thing they continue to let in Chinese tourists, right?

[gk10002000]

Just a week or two ago the LPGA had announced they would not cancel it.  Oh well.  I always loved watching it and other LPGA asian events when I am here in the states and not over there in Pattaya.

[scubascuba3]

Probably players were pulling out first so they cancelled the event

[Skeptic7]

20 hours ago, Assurancetourix said:

It may finally open the eyes and ears of some HiSo and ministers who generally take advantage of this kind of event to fill their brown kraft paper pockets.
there, they will remain empty ...

When in Thailand, do as the Thais do! ????????

[Skeptic7]

Earth: CANCELLED ????

[bkk6060]

I think it is stupid and sad to cancel it.

[bkk6060]

6 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Probably players were pulling out first so they cancelled the event

Yeah, you are probably right.

Kind of like the Olympics and Zika.

Still sad I liked going to this tourney at Siam.  Free entry if over 60.

[bkk6060]

Makes me wonder about that Music Festival next month.

A big deal 4 different venues I believe in town.

[Golden Triangle]

I did pose this question in a logical & practical way at the beginning of the month and was accused of being hysterical ? I'm sorry that it has been cancelled but the way things are going it is highly likely that other events attracting large crowds could also be affected, they really need to get this under control and keep the Chinese in China.

 

And NO, I'm not being hysterical I am being practical.  

[balo]

This is very sad indeed. What about the women's tennis ? Any plans for a WTA tournament in Thailand?