[Golf Topic] Masters "As Scheduled"..."Monitoring COVID-19 Situation"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist] ○..."As scheduled."

The first major of this season, the Masters, will open this April at Augusta National Golf Club (Par 72, 7,435 yards) in Georgia, USA. Fred Ridley, chairman of Augusta National and the tournament host, stated on the 5th (Korean time), "At present, we intend to proceed without any disruptions," adding, "We are closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19 in cooperation with relevant organizations and experts, including the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Georgia Department of Public Health."

This year, especially, the "returned golf emperor" Tiger Woods (USA) is expected to defend his title, attracting large crowds of gallery spectators. Chairman Ridley advised participating players to "strictly follow personal hygiene guidelines as instructed by health authorities to prevent the spread of COVID-19," and emphasized, "All foreigners visiting Georgia should always check the daily updated travel and movement restrictions issued by the CDC and the U.S. Department of State."

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