[Golf Topic] Masters 'Postponement' Players' Reactions?..."Regrettable but Health Comes First"

Justin Thomas

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…"It's disappointing, but health comes first."

This is the reaction of players to the postponement of the Masters Tournament. It was scheduled to be held for four days from April 9 (Korean time) at Augusta National Golf Club near Atlanta, Georgia, USA, but the decision was made to postpone it due to concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). This is the first time the Masters schedule has been changed since it was suspended in 1945 due to World War II. Players who earned the opportunity to participate in the 'Masters of Masters' expressed great disappointment.

World No. 4 Justin Thomas (USA) said on the 14th, "It's a selfish thought, but I wanted the tournament to be held," but also supported the postponement decision, saying, "The health of all people, including players and galleries, is the most important."

'3M Open champion' Matthew Wolff (USA) said, "I hope when I wake up tomorrow morning, all of this is a joke," and 'Sanderson Farms Championship champion' Sebasti?n Mu?oz (Colombia) found consolation, saying, "I think it's a postponement, not a cancellation."

J.T. Poston (USA), who was looking forward to his first appearance at the Masters, said, "It's a tournament I've dreamed of since I was young," but expressed regret, saying, "The postponement decision is not good news." Last year's Masters runner-up Xander Schauffele (USA) also expressed hope, saying, "Since it is not canceled and will be rescheduled, we can have hope." 'PGA Tour 9-time winner' Matt Kuchar (USA) said, "COVID-19 has changed the daily lives of golf players."

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