Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National

Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National

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[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…The 'Masters Tournament: Legends Series' will be held this year without galleries.


Fred Ridley, chairman of Augusta National, announced on the 13th (Korean time), "We have determined that allowing spectators at this year's Masters carries too much risk," and added, "We hope to welcome guests in April next year." The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has ultimately caused a setback. With the Masters deciding to hold the tournament without spectators this year, all major tournaments in the 2020 season will be conducted without galleries.



Last week, the PGA Championship concluded without spectators, and the US Open in September will also not allow gallery admission. The Open Championship in July was canceled. The Masters is held every April at Augusta National in Georgia, USA. For this season, the schedule was postponed to November 12 due to COVID-19. The Golf Channel reported, "About 50,000 people visit during the Masters period each day." The defending champion is the 'resurrected golf emperor' Tiger Woods (USA).


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