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The PGA of America, Ryder Cup Europe and the PGA TOUR jointly announced today that both the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup have been rescheduled and will now be played one year later than originally planned. The 43rd Ryder Cup, scheduled for Sept. 22-27, at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, has been rescheduled for Sept. 21-26, 2021. Likewise, the Presidents Cup, initially slated for Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2021, at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, will now be played Sept. 19-25, 2022. The decision to reschedule the Ryder Cup was based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and in conjunction with the state of Wisconsin and Sheboygan County, with the health and well-being of all involved as the top priority. “Unlike other major sporting events that are played in existing stadiums, we had to make a decision now about building facilities to host the 2020 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits,” said PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh. “It became clear that as of today, our medical experts and the public authorities in Wisconsin could not give us certainty that conducting an event responsibly with thousands of spectators in September would be possible. Given that uncertainty, we knew rescheduling was the right call. We are grateful to PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan and our partners at the TOUR for their flexibility and generosity in the complex task of shifting the global golf calendar. “As disappointing as this is, our mandate to do all we can to safeguard public health is what matters most. The spectators who support both the U.S. and European sides are what make the Ryder Cup such a unique and compelling event and playing without them was not a realistic option. We stand united with our partners from Ryder Cup Europe, the NBC Sports Group, Sky and our other broadcast partners around the world. We look forward to delivering the Ryder Cup’s renowned pageantry, emotion and competitive drama to a global audience in 2021.” Guy Kinnings, Europe’s Ryder Cup Director, said: “The Ryder Cup is rightly celebrated as one of the world’s greatest sporting occasions, made special and totally unique in our sport by the fervent atmosphere created by the passionate spectators of both sides. “While that point is significant, it is not as important as the health of the spectators which, in these difficult times, is always the main consideration. We considered all options including playing with a limited attendance but all our stakeholders agreed this would dilute the magic of this great occasion. “We therefore stand beside our partners at the PGA of America in the decision to postpone the Ryder Cup for a year and join with them in extending our thanks to the PGA TOUR for their willingness to move the dates of the Presidents Cup. “We also thank NBC, Sky and our many broadcast partners around the globe, in addition to the worldwide partners of this great event, whose support and commitment are second to none.” With the decision to play the 2020 Ryder Cup in September 2021, all subsequent Ryder Cups after Whistling Straits will also shift to odd years: 2023/Marco Simone Golf and Country Club (Rome, Italy); 2025/Bethpage Black (Farmingdale, New York); 2027/Adare Manor (County Limerick, Ireland); 2029/Hazeltine National Golf Club (Chaska, Minnesota); 2031/Europe (to be determined); 2033/The Olympic Club (San Francisco); 2035/Europe (to be determined); 2037/Congressional Country Club (Bethesda, Maryland). With the momentum of the successful 2019 Presidents Cup played in Melbourne, Australia, the 14th playing of the Presidents Cup will now be hosted for the first time in the Southeast United States at Quail Hollow Club in 2022. “These two premier international team events are lifted by the spirit of the fans,” said Monahan. “With the uncertainty of the current climate, we fully support the Ryder Cup’s decision to delay a year in order to ensure fans could be a part of the incredible atmosphere in Wisconsin, and the delay of this year’s Presidents Cup was the right decision in order to allow for that option. We are thankful that our global partners, our friends at Quail Hollow Club, our long-time annual title sponsor in Charlotte and all associated with the Presidents Cup and the Junior Presidents Cup have approached this change with a unified, positive spirit. We are confident the move will give us even more runway as we bring the Presidents Cup to Charlotte in 2022.” Additionally, as a result of the Presidents Cup date change, the Wells Fargo Championship will be played at its traditional venue at Quail Hollow Club in 2021, at TPC Potomac in 2022 during the Presidents Cup year and will return to Quail Hollow in 2023. Presidents Cup 2022 qualifying will be determined at a later date. The Ryder Cup, which began in 1927, brings together the finest tour professionals from the United States and Europe. “While it is disappointing that the Ryder Cup won’t be played this year, the decision to reschedule is the right thing to do under the circumstances,” said U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Steve Stricker. “At the end of the day, we want to stage a Ryder Cup that will rival all other Ryder Cups in my home state of Wisconsin, and now we have the opportunity to showcase the event as it was meant to be seen.” Pádraig Harrington, Captain of the European Ryder Cup Team, said: “Rescheduling the Ryder Cup was never going to be an easy decision given the many factors to take into consideration. But I believe it is the right assessment given the unprecedented circumstances we are facing at this time. “When you think of the Ryder Cup you think of the distinctive atmosphere generated by the spectators, such as around the first tee at Le Golf National two years ago. If that cannot be responsibly recreated at Whistling Straits in September, then it is correct that we all wait until it can be. “I know, right now, that September 2021 feels like a long time away. But it will come around quickly and I guarantee that the European players and I will be ready when it does.” For Ryder Cup qualifying, both the United States and European teams will revisit their respective selection processes in the near future. Tickets purchased for the 2020 Ryder Cup via rydercup.com will be automatically valid for the corresponding day(s) in 2021. In the coming weeks, the PGA of America will contact those who secured tickets via rydercup.com to facilitate refunds for those unable to attend in 2021. Further details regarding this process are available on the Ryder Cup website. Those who have purchased tickets and hospitality packages on the secondary market must contact that specific site directly. The PGA of America will be unable to process refunds for those purchases. In a corresponding decision, the PGA of America and Ryder Cup Europe also announced that the Junior Ryder Cup will be rescheduled for Sept. 20-21, 2021 at Blue Mound Golf & Country Club in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. It was originally scheduled for Sept. 21-22, 2020.

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Webb Simpson enters Saturday with a 5-shot lead after tying the course record with a 63 in Round 2. Conditions have been perfect for scoring the first two days. Will Saturday’s course setup provide more of a challenge on moving day? We’re about to see. Here’s everything you need to know as the third round gets underway. Round 3 leaderboard Round 3 tee times HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN (ALL TIMES ET) PGA TOUR LIVE: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. TELEVISION: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. (NBC, DirecTV) RADIO: Thursday-Friday, 12-7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 1 p.m.-7 p.m. (PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM and PGATOUR.COM) FACEBOOK WATCH: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. TWITTER 360: Live stream NOTABLE GROUPINGS 8:20 a.m.: Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas 9 a.m.: Tiger Woods, Mackenzie Hughes 1:30 p.m.: Dustin Johnson, Adam Scott 2:40 p.m.: Webb Simpson, Charl Schwartzel MUST-READS Simpson’s record-setting Friday Roundtable: Stellar weekend set up Woods makes cut, Mickelson and Fowler miss it Players admire Simpson’s round Hadley’s comeback continues

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Two-time major champion Collin Morikawa is commanding plenty of betting action for this week’s PGA TOUR stop in Mexico despite a lengthy win drought reaching back almost a year. When it comes to PGA TOUR betting, course fit is always one of the biggest factors to consider, and while this will be Morikawa’s first visit to the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba, we can still surmise the 25-year-old fits the bill. Viktor Hovland, one of the best ball-strikers on TOUR, has won the event in back-to-back years, and while he looks to make it three in a row, it is Morikawa, a similar type player, who is one of the most popular in early betting at the BetMGM online sportsbook. As of Tuesday, Morikawa, with golf odds of +1800 to win, is pulling in the most handle (20.8%) on the third-most tickets (6.8%). Similar to last week’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship, the course is one of the shorter ones on TOUR, and we can expect numerous birdies will be made. At 7,034 yards, El Camaleon Golf Course is one of the shortest players will face all year, and in the past, it has rewarded players who are most accurate off the tee and into the greens. Morikawa finished 29th in driving accuracy (65.27%) a year ago and was 30th in greens in regulation percentage (68.61%). Those numbers suggest the course is a good fit for him, and he enters the week coming off a T-28 at THE CJ CUP in South Carolina a few weeks ago. Morikawa is also due for a win. His last win worldwide came at the DP World Tour Championship in November 2021, and his last PGA TOUR win was the 2021 Open Championship (July). Another popular player ahead of the tournament is Tony Finau (+1800), even though he’s known for driving distance over accuracy. Finau has two career top-10 finishes at this event, including a T-8 in 2020. The recent U.S. Presidents Cup team member is drawing the second-most handle (14.6%) on 9.5% of the tickets, also the second-most. Hovland, who is going for the three-peat, has +1100 odds to win and is drawing the fourth-most tickets (6.6%) and fifth-most handle (5.5%). Current Handle & Tickets Handle Collin Morikawa – 20.8% Tony Finau – 14.6% Emiliano Grillo – 10.8% Scottie Scheffler – 10.8% Viktor Hovland – 5.5% Tickets Emiliano Grillo – 12.4% Tony Finau – 9.5% Collin Morikawa – 6.8% Viktor Hovland– 6.6% Scottie Scheffler – 6.3% Scottie Scheffler has the best odds to win at +900 and is another player bettors are targeting. This is his first event since losing his No. 1 World Golf Ranking to Rory McIlroy and he can regain it with a win or solo second. Emiliano Grillo’s action is one to watch as he is generating the most tickets and third-most handle. He missed the cut at the event a year ago but has four previous top 10 finishes in this event. Grillo also has two top five finishes already this season. * Visit BetMGM.com for terms and conditions. 21+ years of age or older to wager. BetMGM is available in AZ, CO, DC, IA, IN, IL, KS, LA, MI, MS, NJ, NV, NY, PA, TN, VA, WV, or WY only. All promotions are subject to qualification and eligibility requirements. Paid in free bets. Free bets expire in 7 days from issuance. Minimum deposit required. Excludes Michigan Disassociated Persons. Please Gamble Responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, DC, LA, NV, WY, VA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI), 1-800-GAMBLER (IN, NJ, PA & WV), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA) or call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), call or text the Tennessee REDLINE: 800-889-9789 (TN) or call 1-888-777-9696 (MS). Sports betting is void where prohibited. Promotional offers not available in Nevada. Responsible sports betting starts with a game plan. Set a budget. Keep it social. Play with friends. Learn the game and know the odds. Play with trusted, licensed operators. CLICK HERE to learn more at HaveAGamePlan.org

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