Just like sports in general, there are uncertain times in the world of golf. Whether it is the PGA, LPGA or Europe tour, the upcoming competitions are either canceled or postponed as a result of the corona pandemic.

Stars such as Henrik Stenson, Alex Norén and Anna Nordqvist are still doing well, but for less established professional players the reality is harder.

- Most vulnerable are young professionals, those who have just become professional. They have just taken a seat on a tour and have a tough financial situation because they are responsible for the costs themselves, says Katarina Vangdal.

According to the federation, many people are waiting for the corona crisis to blow over.

- Our best professionals have resources so they can do well, but for the younger ones and those who play in Europe it is extremely tough. They have no workplace today and no opportunity to make money, she says.

Several Swedish steamers, who play on the LPGA tour and the underlying Symetra tour, live and train together in the US city of Phoenix and will remain there until further notice. Traveling home to Sweden is an alternative, but a risky one as airline tickets are difficult to get around in these times - and once the race schedule gets going again it can be difficult to return to the US.

One who has no idea when to play a competition next time is Elin Arvidsson, 27.

- We are all affected very much, of course, she says.

So far, despite the spread of the infection in the United States, she can continue to practice golf even if nothing is left to chance.

- We can train on our golf course but we do not go into the clubhouse, we do not rattle in the bunker and do not take the flag, among other things.

Arvidsson emphasizes that there are many in society, not least in the US, who are clearly hit harder by the pandemic, but admits that it also puts sticks in the wheels in her own life.

- It is obviously a stress. We do not know how much we will be able to compete this year. It is very uncertain but we keep up to date and can only wait and see.

The Swedish Golf Association pays the rent to the Swedish players in Phoenix, but how long until they can live there under prevailing circumstances is difficult to negotiate, according to Katarina Vangdal.

- It depends on how long they can afford. We can relieve them but no one lives for free. There is no money coming in and they have no opportunity to take other jobs either, she says.

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