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Reuters

Holding golf’s Ryder Cup later this year without fans present due to the Covid-19 pandemic would almost make the event “a yawner”, US captain Steve Stricker has said.
Golf’s calendar has been decimated by the novel coronavirus outbreak, with three of the sport’s four majors rescheduled and the Open Championship cancelled.
The biennial Ryder Cup competition between the United States and Europe is scheduled for September 25-27 at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin and fans are unlikely to be able to attend if it goes ahead.
“This event is made by the fans. If it was without fans, it almost would be a yawner of an event,” Stricker told Golf Affect Radio. “To cheat out the Wisconsin fans would be a crime. I hope when we do have it, it can be up to its full potential.




“So far, we’re planning it as it’s a go ... But there’s some obstacles that we’re going to have to face,” Stricker added.
Reports have said the PGA of America and the European Tour will decide this month if the event will go ahead.


World number one Rory McIlroy has said he thought the event is unlikely to take place this year and that postponing it would be the right call.
More than 106,000 people have died in the United States due to Covid-19.


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United States Captain Steve Stricker (left) says the Ryder Cup would be ‘a yawn’ without spectators. Photo: AFP

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 25: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot during the final round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on August 25, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Sam Greenwood/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 08: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the second green during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge on March 08, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

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epa08346263 (FILE) - Shane Lowry of Ireland with the claret jug trophy as he celebrates winning the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 21 July 2019 (reissued on 06 April 2020). On 06 April 2020 R&A, the event organizer, annouced the decision to cancel The Open 2020 due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. 'The 149th Open was due to be played in Kent from 12 to 19 July 2020 and will now be played at Royal St George’s from 11 to 18 July 2021. The 150th Open will be played at St Andrews from 10 to 17 July 2022'. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

epa08346189 (FILE) - Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland arrives on the 18th green during the second round of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 19 July 2019 (reissued on 06 April 2020). On 06 April 2020 R&A, the event organizer, annouced the decision to cancel The Open 2020 due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. 'The 149th Open was due to be played in Kent from 12 to 19 July 2020 and will now be played at Royal St George’s from 11 to 18 July 2021. The 150th Open will be played at St Andrews from 10 to 17 July 2022'. EPA-EFE/AIDAN CRAWLEY