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The 2020 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is over after just one day.
On Thursday, the PGA Tour announced the decision to cancel the rest of the event due to concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with the following statement:
"It is with regret that we are announcing the cancellation of THE PLAYERS Championship.
"We have also decided to cancel all PGA TOUR events—across all of our Tours—in the coming weeks, through the Valero Texas Open.
"We have pledged from the start to be responsible, thoughtful and transparent with our decision process.