PGA Tour to resume with Charles Schwab Challenge behind closed doors on June 11 

Padzer would not be drawn on the details on the financial toll caused by the pandemic so far but it is understandable that the Tour is desperate to stage as much as possible, before the $70 million (£55m) FedEx Cup end-of-season finals begin in August. If they are able to restart in June, the Tour could manage to play 36 events, three-quarters of the original campaign and that would constitute “a credible season”.

So much remains up the air. Without on-site testing, the proposals would clearly be a non-runner and there could be public outrage if millionaire golfers were seen to jump the queue. Then there are the PGA Tour members based oversees, which at the moment include Tommy Fleetwood. Unless the travel ban to the US is lifted it is difficult to see how it would be fair to go ahead.

But Jay Monahan, the PGA Tour commissioner, is one of the 100-plus advisers on a council set up by President Trump to lead the effort to reopen the US economy and there is a desire. "The health and safety of all associated with the PGA Tour and our global community continues to be our No1 priority, and our hope is to play a role - responsibly - in the world's return to enjoying the things we love,” Monahan said.