The Augusta National Golf Club announced on Tuesday that the number of spectators will be restricted for the 2021 edition scheduled for April 8 to 11. The last edition of the Masters was held in November 2020.

Masters 2021: Augusta National announces limited number of supporters

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"After the Masters tournament went well last November with only essential staff, we are confident in our ability to responsibly invite a limited number of spectators to Augusta National in April"said Fred Ridley, president of the Augusta National Golf Club. “As with the November Masters, we will be putting in place practices and policies that will protect the health and safety of everyone on site. Nothing is, and will be, more important than the well-being of all involved. "

“While we are disappointed that we cannot accommodate all the supporters this year, we will continue our efforts to ensure everyone who has purchased tickets at Augusta National will have access in 2022, provided conditions improve. "

Mr Ridley also announced that the Augusta National Women's Amateur and Drive, Chip and Putt finals will take place after being canceled in 2020. Both competitions also intend to host a small number of supporters. .

This year's Masters is scheduled to take place April 8-11. Dustin Johnson is the defending champion who broke a new record - 20 under par with 268 total and won with five strokes ahead of the first chasers.

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