Coronavirus Concerns Postpone 2020 Masters Tournament
- Updated: March 13, 2020
The 2020 Masters Tournament has officially been postponed due to health and safety concerns over Coronavirus COVID-19.
Here is the statement from Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club:
On Wednesday, March 4, we issued a memo stating that our plans to host the Masters Tournament, the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals had not changed.
Unfortunately, the ever-increasing risks associated with the widespread Coronavirus COVID-19 have led us to a decision that undoubtedly will be disappointing to many, although I am confident is appropriate under these unique circumstances.
Considering the latest information and expert analysis, we have decided at this time to postpone the Masters Tournament, the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals.
Ultimately, the health and well-being of everyone associated with these events and the citizens of the Augusta community led us to this decision. We hope this postponement puts us in the best position to safely host the Masters Tournament and our amateur events at some later date.
We will continue to work with the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Office of the Governor, the Georgia Department of Public Health, the City of Augusta and all other local authorities. We are grateful to all of these entities for their exceptional efforts and guidance.
We recognize this decision will affect many people, including our loyal patrons. Your patience as we make every effort to communicate effectively and efficiently is appreciated, and we will share any additional information as soon as it becomes available. Updates also will be posted to our website, Masters.com.
As COVID-19 continues to impact the lives of people everywhere, we seek your understanding of this decision and know you share our concern given these trying times. Thank you for your faithful support.
Statement from Chairman Ridley:
— The Masters (@TheMasters) March 13, 2020
“Considering the latest information and expert analysis, we have decided at this time to postpone @TheMasters, @anwagolf and @DriveChipPutt National Finals.”
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This is only the 3rd time the Masters will not be played in April in its 84-year history. Two were in March, the inaugural tournament in 1934 and 1939.
The thing about the Coronavirus is that nothing is certain. Will they play it in the fall? Will the cancel it entirely and start fresh in 2021? The only thing we do know: Tiger Woods technically is still the defending champion.
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