The best players on the planet are preparing to do battle for the first major championship of the season, just five months after their last fight for the legendary green jacket and the overwhelming victory of Dustin Johnson. 89 players hope to put their names in the Augusta Masters history books. Here's everything you need to know about the 85th edition of the tournament.

US Masters 2021: all you need to know

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When will the 2021 US Masters take place?

After last year's tournament was postponed to November due to Covid-19, the US Masters is back in its traditional slot of early April. We can expect bright sunshine, flowery fairways and lush greens for four days, from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 April.

Where will the 2021 US Masters be held?

Unlike the other three major championships, the US Masters is always held on the same golf course - Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, United States of America.

This iconic par-72 course was created in 1932 and the 2021 US Masters is played over a length of 7 yards (475 meters).

What is the amount of the endowment?

A prize pool worth $ 11 is at stake in Augusta. The player who wins these four days of fierce competition will pocket $ 500. Unfortunately, there won't be a par-000 contest this year due to coronavirus restrictions.

How to follow the event?

TV broadcasts

The American channels ESPNet CBS, major holders of the broadcasting rights, will provide eighteen hours of live broadcasting daily. In France, the pay channels of the Canal + group will provide exhaustive coverage of the event, according to the program established below (at French time):

  • Thursday April 8 (1st round): From 17 p.m. on Golf +; From midnight on Canal + Sport.
  • Friday April 9 (2nd round): From 17 p.m. on Golf +; From midnight on Canal + Sport.
  • Saturday April 10 (3rd round): From 18 p.m. on Golf +; From 21 p.m. on Canal + Sport.
  • Sunday April 11 (4th and last round): From 18 p.m. on Golf +; From 20 p.m. on Canal + Sport

Live on the internet

The Digital Masters platforms will provide up-to-date, 24-hour coverage in English.

Who won the US Masters in 2020?

If you think back to the cursed year 2020 was, you'll remember Dustin Johnson winning the iconic green jacket with a record 20 under par. If the green jacket wasn't enough, he also pocketed $ 2 in endowments - not bad for four days of work.

South Korean Im Sung-jae and Australian Cameron Smith are tied for second, five strokes behind, while Justin Thomas is fourth with three strokes behind.

Will spectators be allowed at the 2021 US Masters?

The terms "fans" and "spectators" are not very popular in Augusta, with ticket holders being referred to as "patrons". Last year, the only people allowed on the site were the media, club members and the players' families. One of the few good news is that a limited number of customers will be allowed to attend the tournament in 2021, so we can expect a lot of cheering.

Augusta National President Fred Ridley said: “Nothing is, nor will be, more important than the well-being of everyone involved. "

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

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