It was agreed that the U.S. Open at Winged Foot would assume the mid-September spot vacated by the British Open. On the same day, New York State’s death toll from the coronavirus climbed above 4,000, although Gov. the last time the U.S. Open was at Winged Foot, in 2006. Typically, U.S. Open volunteers come from all the world. In addition, at Winged Foot, no one would be permitted on the grounds without first passing a coronavirus test.

Source: New York Times September 09, 2020 06:56 UTC