SCOTLAND’S top golfing event has been postponed due to the continuing threat posed by coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open was due to be held at The Renaissance Club, near Archerfield, for the second consecutive year.
The tournament, one of eight Rolex Series events announced at the start of the 2020 season, was due to be played from July 9-12.
Discussions are ongoing to reschedule the tournament, which was won last year by Bernd Wiesberger.
Keith Pelley, European Tour Chief Executive, said: “In consultation with Aberdeen Standard Investments, VisitScotland and Rolex, we have decided to postpone the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open, which is part of our prestigious Rolex Series.
“Discussions about the possibility of rescheduling this event will continue as we look at a variety of different scenarios for our schedule for when it is safe and permitted to resume playing.
“We will only announce details of these plans when we have clarity on the global situation.”
An announcement is yet to be made regarding the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open, which is due to be played at the same course from August 13-16.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here