The US Masters has been postponed as a result of the CoronaVirus. No date has been set for an alternative. The tournament, one of the most iconic in world sport had been scheduled to take place from April 9th to 12th.
In a statement issued on Friday afternoon, Chairman of Augusta National club Fred Ridley said
“Considering the latest information and expert analysis, we have decided at this time to postpone the Masters Tournament, the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals.”
“Ultimately, the health and well-being of everyone associated with these events and the citizens of the Augusta community led us to this decision. We hope this postponement puts us in the best position to safely host the Masters Tournament and our amateur events at some later date.”
“We will continue to work with the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Office of the Governor, the Georgia Department of Public Health, the City of Augusta and all other local authorities. We are grateful to all of these entities for their exceptional efforts and guidance.”
“We recognize this decision will affect many people, including our loyal patrons. Your patience as we make every effort to communicate effectively and efficiently is appreciated, and we will share any additional information as soon as it becomes available.”
Whether it will be possible to find a date in 2020 looks like a real challenge but isn’t everything at the moment.
The last time that the Masters was not held was during the Second World War.
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