Golf & Trending Event Social Media Calendar – August 2020

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Here’s a few events we’re most excited for:

 

Previously reported as “cautiously optimistic” – officials have now scrapped plans to have fans in attendance at the Memphis tournament.

What: WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational (@wgcfedex)

Where: TPC Southwind (@tpcsouthwind)

When: July 29-August 2

Hashtag: #WGCFedEx

 

The ‘Cuda Champ leaves Reno to it’s new home among the Sierra Nevada forests, nearly 6,000 feet above sea level.

What: Barracuda Championship (@barracudachampionship)

Where: Old Greenwood Golf Course (@oldgreenwood)

When: July 29-August 2

Hashtag: #CudaChamp

 

This inaugural three-day tournament in Toledo marks the official return of the LPGA Tour, sans sponsors, pro-ams or spectators.

What: LPGA Drive On Challenge (@lpga_tour)

Where: Inverness Golf Club (@invernessgolfclub)

When: July 31-August 2

Hashtag: #DriveOn

 

132 will face off in Maryland for the 120th U.S. Women’s Amateur, the leading event for female amateur golfers.

What: 12oth U.S. Women’s Amateur (@usga)

Where: Woodmont Country Club (@woodmontcountryclub)

When: August 3-9

Hashtag: #USWomensAm

 

Despite tournament efforts,  fans will have to watch one of the longest running events on the LPGA Tour from home.

What: Marathon LPGA Classic (@marathonlpga)

Where: Highland Meadows Golf Club (@hmgcgrounds)

When: August 3-9

Hashtag: #MarathonLPGAClassic

 

No spectators will be in attendance at TPC Harding Park, but we’ll still get close to the action with live drones, fly cams, and 4D replay.

What: 102nd PGA Championship (@pgachampionship)

Where: TPC Harding Park (@tpchardingpark)

When: August 3-9

Hashtag: #PGAChamp #PGAChampionship

 

Help bring affordable golf to kids across the country by celebrating #YOCWeek.

What: Youth on Course Week (@yocgolf)

Where: Your Favorite Course

When: August 10-14

Hashtag: #YOCWeek

 

The leading tournament for amateur golfers kicks off with two spots for the 2021 U.S. Open on the line.

What: 120th U.S. Amateur (@usga)

Where: Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (@bandondunesgolf)

When: August 10-16

Hashtag: #USAmateur

 

Professional women’s golf returns to Scotland for the first time since the 2019 Solheim Cup.

What: Ladies Scottish Open (@ladies_scottish)

Where: The Renaissance Club (@therenaissanceclub)

When: August 13-16

Hashtag: #ASILSO #RuleTheLinks

 

This trip to Greensboro, N.C. will mark the end of the unusual 2020 PGA Tour Regular Season.

What: Wyndham Championship (@wyndhamchamp)

Where: Sedgefield Country Club (@sedgefield1926)

When: August 13-16

Hashtag:#WyndhamChamp

 

Should all go to plan, this will be the first women’s Major Championship to be played in 2020, broadcast globally to more than 11 million fans.

What: AIG Women’s Open (@aigwomensbritishopen)

Where: Royal Troon Golf Club (@royaltroongc)

When: August 20-23

Hashtag: #worldclass #aigwo #aigwomensopen

 

The world’s best golfers return to Boston for kick-off the 2020 FedEx Cup Playoffs.

What: The Northern Trust (@thentgolf)

Where: TPC Boston (@tpcboston)

When: August 20-23

Hashtag: #NorthernTrust #FedExCup

 

The LPGA Tour heads to Northwest Arkansas for the region’s week-long celebration of women’s golf. 

What: Walmart NW Arkansas Championship (@NWAChampionship)

Where: Pinnacle Country Club (@pinnaclecountryclub)

When: August 24-30

Hashtag: #NWAChampionship

 

The quest for the FedEx Cup continues in Illinois, with only the PGA Tour’s top seventy players in the field.

What: BMW Championship (@bmwchamps)

Where: Olympia Fields Country Club (@olympiafieldscc)

When: August 27-30

Hashtag: #BMWCHAMPS #FedExCup