Fall Sports Cancelled

[JuniorGolfParent]

Division II league in California suspends fall sports

 

 

[tiger1873]

Well that's California for one. They ae shutting down everything so not surprised. I think we will start to see play elsewhere. A big part of things opening up I believe is professional sports.

The bigger concern is golf tournaments for juniors are not really going anywhere. On a side note now that I am playing courses with the cup in and upside down i could see where it could lead to a issues over did the the ball hit the cup or not. It also seems to make putting way easier and lowers scores.

[heavy_hitter]

Can't play tournaments unless there is a hole in the ground.

[tiger1873]

That is what I am worried about. Some tournaments are actually being played this way because well they have to have it because of state regulations. So basically until this rule is relaxed and we can putt to the hole in the ground we have sort of an issue. with being able to play real tournaments.

I know HJGT has been running tournaments but I haven't been to one yet but it was under my impression they playing with the upside down cup. Could be wrong but it appears that way from rules that were sent.

[wlm]

I think most tournaments, if not all, are using spacers in the hole so the ball doesn’t fall all the way to the bottom.

[BIG STU]

Also heard on the Today show on TV that California will not open any of the state funded universities for the fall semester

[heavy_hitter]

That goes against USGA Rules.

How do you know if a ball actually goes into the hole?

[tiger1873]

It sure does and even worse I could imagine the arguments that would happen if the tournament means anything.

almost all tournaments say leave the flagstick in right now. The bigger issue is no one is talking about local and club rules where the ball is not allowed to go in the hole. The rules are not only different state to state by county to county.

The more I think about the patchwork of regulations and the fact some states say you can’t travel from out of state without 14 days quarantine. I don’t see how we play any tournaments that actually matter for a while.

honestly local 1 day tournaments seem like the best deal to play.

 

[wlm]

It goes in the hole, it just doesn’t fall all the way down. That way it can be removed without touching the cup or stick. At the Maridoe charity tournament, Spieth flew the ball into the cup on a par 3, but it bounced out due to the foam spacer. They joked that it was a Covid hole in one. He was playing as a marker, so it didn’t matter. Of course, it’s not a hole in one, he had to play out the hole.

[ChaosTheory]

As long as we are completely destroying the person's thread,

Should juniors play forged blades?

[heavy_hitter]

The USGA modified rules say if it hits the cup it counts as in. If the cup is even with the green and hits the lip, how do you know it is actually in? Our course modified the cup by putting PVC inside the hole that sticks up about 4 inches above. There is no arguing if it goes in or not.

[leezer99]

To me, this is the best solution. Golf Ball E-Z Lyft

[heavy_hitter]

That is awesome.

 

Back on Topic, University of Akron just Cut Men's Golf, Men's Cross Country, and Women's Tennis.https://www.news5cleveland.com/sports/college-sports/akron-university/university-of-akron-cuts-3-athletic-programs-in-cost-saving-measure

 

[ChaosTheory]

Thank you for getting it back on topic.

[FSUGolfdog]

My son attends one of the schools that has cancelled fall sports, I overheard his end of year wrap up call with his coach. The coach indicated that some of the coaches were trying to put together some tournaments for the kids to play in the fall, they would compete as individuals. I'm glad he'll be a senior and graduate next May, this whole thing is a mess. Of course there won't be any jobs out there for him but at least he will be done.

[heavy_hitter]

They canceled all Fall Sports in College?

[MB19]

Seems like California is really making a stand against the football industrial complex. That's going to be a battle to watch IMO.

[leezer99]

Governor GN only has another year until he needs to start campaigning again. If he attempts to kill D1 football he won’t stand a chance in 2022. The top schools don’t become top schools without huge contributions and alumni support.

[MB19]

No argument here, as the business of football is power on top of power.

Not sure how much there is to this talk, but if the NFL can't play in LA for even a portion of the year it looks like Las Vegas wants to help.

Last time I will post on this as to not derail the thread even worse than I have.https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/05/10/could-las-vegas-host-both-l-a-teams/

[leezer99]

Pro sports to return without fans in June.

[FSUGolfdog]

For his league, yes. His school is in the CCAA, Sonoma State.

[heavy_hitter]

That is insane. Honestly no reason for Golf to be halted.

[FSUGolfdog]

I agree, I think they made the call way too early.

[wlm]

My understanding is that they cancelled fall sports because they cancelled in-person classes... Is that right?

[FSUGolfdog]

You are correct, it is all online in the fall. It’s interesting Fresno State is all online as well but have not cancelled fall sports as far as I know. My son is still going to be up there for the semester, he’s not sure about program organized practices. I’m sure the team will get together and play on a regular bases.

[JuniorGolfParent]

I saw this list of cancelled college sports teams posted on another website:

 

Akron Men's Cross Country

Akron Men's Golf

Akron Women's Tennis

Alabama-Huntsville Men's Hockey

Appalachian State Men's Soccer

Appalachian State Men's Tennis

Appalachian State Men's Indoor Track

Bowling Green Men's Baseball

Central Michigan University Men's Track & Field

Cincinnati Men's Soccer

East Carolina Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving

East Carolina Men's & Women's Tennis

Fayetteville State Women's Tennis

Florida International University Men's Indoor Track & Field

Furman Men's Baseball

Furman Men's Lacrosse

Notre Dame De Namur eliminated all 12 athletic programs

Old Dominion Men's Wrestling

Sonoma State Men's & Women's Tennis

Sonoma State Women's Water Polo

St. Edward's University Men's & Women's Golf

St. Edward's University Men's Soccer

St. Edward's University Men's & Women's Tennis

Urbana University closed (19 DII sports gone)

Wisconsin Green-Bay Men's & Women's Tennis

[wildcatden]

Brown University cuts (not suspends) 11 varsity programs including Men's and Women's golf. Brown University to cut 11 varsity sports

[JuniorGolfParent]

WOW

[ZAP]

This is getting silly. Hopefully other states do not follow suit. Everyone is so afraid to be wrong that they seem to be jumping the gun and cancelling stuff.

[JuniorGolfParent]

Brown has a $4.2bln endowment. If they can't afford a golf program, who can?