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[PGA TOUR]

THE 2020 NORTHERN TRUST TO BE

PLAYED WITHOUT SPECTATORS

2020 PGA Tour노던 트러스트 무관중 경기

ORTON, Mass. – Tournament officials today and PGA TOUR headquarters for their guidance and
announced that out of an abundance of caution support as we arrived at what was the best decision for
Ndue to the continuously changing dynamics of all involved in THE NORTHERN TRUST,” Executive Di-
the COVID-19 pandemic, THE 2020 NORTHERN TRUST rector Julie Tyson said. “Although these decisions are
will be played without spectators at TPC Boston for the never easy, we are thrilled we are still able to host this
first event of the FedExCup Playoffs on August 20-23. event in Boston and to televise and live stream all the
Ultimately, the decision by the tournament in collabo- action to our fans here and around the world. Playing
ration with local and state government and health of- this event in Boston only happens through the support
ficials and the PGA TOUR to be a spectator-free event of our sponsor, Northern Trust, unwavering support of
was made to ensure the well-being of all involved with our volunteers and the trust of state and local govern-
the tournament and the Greater Boston community re- ment and officials in our health and safety plan. We
mained the foremost priority. are grateful for this opportunity.”
“We would like to thank the State of Massachusetts The PGA TOUR made its official return to competi-

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