Column: No good walks spoiled as golf courses shuttered

FILE - In this April 4, 2011, file photo, golf fans watch on the par three 16th hole during a practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. For the first since a three-year suspension caused by World War II, this tradition unlike any other won't be held in its usual slot on the calendar, where it serves as sort of an unofficial kickoff to spring. (Tim Dominick/The State via AP, File)

The River Oaks Golf Course marquee lets golfers know where it stands in the effort to help stop the spread of the coronavirus in Minnesota Wednesday, April 1, 2020 near Cottage Grove, Minn. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

A brief shower passes by as a golf course sign highlights coronavirus preparedness Thursday, April 9, 2020, in Edina, Minn. Golf courses in Minnesota must remain closed until May 4 as part of the governor's extended stay-at-home order. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

In this Monday, March 30, 2020 photo, Evan Johnson, left, from the Booker T. Washington High School golf team and James Roller from Regent Preparatory Academy practice at the driving range on the last day of play at South Lakes Golf Course in Jenks, Okla. Tulsa County officials announced Monday that LaFortune Park and South Lakes Golf Courses will be closed until further notice amid coronavirus concerns. (Matt Barnard/Tulsa World via AP)

FILE - In this Sunday, July 21, 2019 file photo protected by a glass case the famous Claret Jug stands on the 1st tee the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. The organizers of the British Open announced Monday April 6, 2020, that they have decided to cancel the event in 2020 due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and that the Championship will next be played at Royal St George's in 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

FILE - In this April 11, 2004, file photo, Phil Mickelson celebrates after winning the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. When Augusta comes up, one instantly thinks of the Masters. At least the Masters still has hope of being held at some point this year. The College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska and the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City have already been wiped from the 2020 calendar. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)