‘Hush, Y’all’ gives WGC-FESJI a better chance at having fans
Meanwhile, questions about Tiger Woods persist
PGA golfer Brooks Koepka eyes his putt on hole 2 green during final round action at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational at TPC Southwind, Sunday, July 28, 2019. Koepka went on to win the tournament. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian).
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The PGA TOUR is not immune to positive COVID-19 tests. But with the WGC-FESJI five weeks away, executive tournament director Darrell Smith hopes some fans can attend.
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