When 46-year-old George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis just over two weeks ago, the brutal police intervention was filmed for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. 8.46 is therefore also the time when the PGA Tour competition Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth should quiet every day.

Former world champion Jordan Spieth thinks it is important for the tour to show its solidarity with the US black population.

- I think it's a nice thing to do considering what has happened, says the American.

"Can't understand"

Spanish world fool Jon Rahm is an outspoken supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement and also talks about the importance of clearly taking a stand for this week's competition, which will be the first since the corona pandemic stopped all play in March.

- I've never been racist because of my skin color, but I've had some experience. And that's not a good feeling, he says.

- I can't understand why you treat someone differently because of how they look, sound or what they believe.

It is a star-studded golf gang that has gathered in Texas. 15 of the world's 20 best players are in place, however, missing both Tiger Woods and some players who are currently not in the US - for example Henrik Stenson and Tommy Fleetwood. When traveling to the United States, you still have to be quarantined for two weeks.

Norén and Norlander

No audience is allowed during the first four races of the PGA Tour and for the players, who have all undergone tests for covid-19, it is important to keep a distance out on the course.

- Usually when you stand on tee, everyone is gathered in the same place. It will be a little different to focus on social distance on tee, says world lighthouse Justin Thomas.

Two Swedes are in the starting field: Alex Norén and Henrik Norlander.