Dear readers,

The world is currently in an alarming condition. The coronavirus has become  well-known around the globe where it has infected a total of more than  400,000 people. Having already claimed more than 19,000 lives, the figure  tragically continues to mount.

Normal activities, including golf events, have been impacted by the outbreak which  has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. All tournament  schedules in the first half of the season have been postponed, or in some cases,  canceled. These actions are necessary to minimize the further spread of this virus, and  also protect all players, staff, and spectators from the virus. In this month’s edition, we  are sharing details about these changes and the effect of the virus on the golf world.

By now, you’ll likely know that two majors, the US Masters Tournament and the  PGA Championship, have been postponed. If the outbreak can be brought under  control then the PGA Championship is set to tee off at a later date. Along with all of us  golf fans, Brooks Koepka will be eagerly awaiting this moment. He’s hoping to secure  a hat-trick victory at the second major of the year but he’ll have to defeat a fierce field  including Rory McIlroy if he’s to get his hands on the Wanamaker Trophy again.

Despite the suspension of most golf tournaments for the time being, we will not  stop delivering interesting features to keep you entertained. We hope you’ll enjoy  practicing some of our golf drills at home and why not read our travel features so you  can get planning your next trip once the outbreak is over and travel restrictions are  lifted? The world, including our government, is doing the best they can to handle the  ongoing COVID-19 situation. We can all help them by doing our part and work together  to prevent the spread of the virus by maintaining social distancing and staying healthy.

Take care readers!
Liza Sutrisno

Sampul
From the publisher
Contents
Focus
     The Covid-19 outbreak: majors on the brink
          The year's second major postponed
          A theree-hour cancellation notice
          Corona's shockwave
          Asian tour releases temporary regulations
          Olympics postponed
          World's sports events put on hold
          Waap moved to October 2020
          A new date for LPGA'S first major
     The 2020 PGA Championship preview: Koepka's hat-trick quest
          Macilroy: The strongest contender
Insight
     The premier golf league: New wave golf
          PGL mystery revealed
          Top figures weigh in
     Mickey Wright Obituary: Golf legend passes away
     News: The 2020 young guns
          Former world no.1S rise again
          The genesis invitational, agreat start to 2020
     Profile: Jin Young Ko, Queen of the LPGA
The gear: Golf manufacturer teams up with basketball legend
     The 3 mizuno musketeers
     There options from titleist
The game: Master short putts for confidence
     Punch shot recovery
Our neighborhood: Launching: The most aerodynamic design
     Tournament: The intra golflink resort series
          The amateur traffic frequency club
     Profesional talk: Tatiana Wijaya, lighting the way for female golfers
     Feature: After college sport, what next? (part II)
Travel: Wonosobo: The gateway to Dieng Plateau
     Muscat: The Gullf's hidden gem
     Course review: Al Mauj Golf, Oman's first links-style course