Drive, Chip and Putt qualifying season cancelled, National Finals pushed back a year

Posted: Mar 27, 2020 / 10:55 AM CDT / Updated: Mar 27, 2020 / 10:55 AM CDT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Founding Partners of Drive, Chip and Putt have announced changes for this season, in regards to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2020-21 qualifying season, originally set to begin May 2nd, is now cancelled. The Founding Partners say this was done to protect the health and safety of all involved.

Also announced, the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals, originally set for April 5th 2020, will now take place on April 4th 2021, the eve of the Masters Tournament. Each National Finalist will be invited to compete in the same age division for which they previously qualified in 2020, regardless of their age on that date.

Those that bought tickets to the National Finals will be sent a refund in May and guaranteed the opportunity to buy tickets for next year.

MORE SPORTS STORIES:

More Sports Stories

Mississippi’s Sarah Thomas first woman to officiate in a Super Bowl

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi native Sarah Thomas will make history as the first woman to officiate in a Super Bowl. According to the NFL, Thomas, who is from Pascagoula, will be the down judge for Super Bowl LV on Sunday, February 7, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Referee Carl Cheffers will lead the seven-person crew of on-field game officials.

Read the Full Article

2021 Governor’s Cup canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - The Ole Miss and Mississippi State baseball teams announced the 2021 Governor's Cup has been canceled.

In a joint statement, the teams said, "Due to scheduling and logistical challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ole Miss and Mississippi State have agreed that the Governor's Cup game in Pearl will not be played this year. While we are disappointed for our loyal fans in the Jackson area, we look forward to seeing our storied rivalry renewed during the scheduled three-game series April 16-18."

Read the Full Article

Mets general manager admits sending explicit texts and images to female reporter, report says

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets general manager Jared Porter sent graphic, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016 when he was working for the Chicago Cubs in their front office, ESPN reported Monday night.

Porter sent dozens of texts to the woman, concluding with a picture of “an erect, naked penis,” according to the report. ESPN said it obtained a copy of the text history.