Wichita Open announces 2020 event will be without fans, and date set for 2021 KC event
There will be no party on the 17th hole at Crestview Country Club this year.
The Wichita Open announced Tuesday that its 2020 tournament will be played without fans in attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Korn Ferry Tour event, which has been played at Crestview since 2001, is scheduled to be played from Sept. 24-27.
“Our priority is, and always will be, to do what is best for the community,” said Roy Turner, the tournament director, in a statement. “After many hours of discussion and research, the PGA TOUR and the Wichita Open have decided that the 2020 event will take place (without fans).
“The tournament will continue to work closely with the PGA TOUR, as well as local, state and federal agencies to ensure the well-being of all who are allowed onsite during tournament week.”
The Korn Ferry also announced its 2021 tournament dates with the KC Golf Classic coming to Blue Hills Country Club in Kansas City on May 17-23, 2021 and the Wichita Open returning to Crestview on June 14-20, 2021.
“We are excited to announce our tournament date for next year and return to professional golf in Kansas City,” said Drew Van Meeteren, tournament director, in a statement. “We are nicely positioned after Mother’s Day and before Memorial Day, which will deliver an elevated tournament experience for the players, our fans and partners.”
This story was originally published July 21, 2020 at 1:18 PM.
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