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PGA Announces The Masters Is Postponed Because of Coronavirus Concerns

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The Masters Tournament won't be played on time this year due to ongoing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, announced Friday the event will be postponed from its originally scheduled dates from April 9-12:

"On Wednesday, March 4, we issued a memo stating that our plans to host the Masters Tournament, the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals had not changed. Unfortunately, the ever-increasing risks associated with the widespread Coronavirus COVID-19 have led us to a decision that undoubtedly will be disappointing to many, although I am confident is appropriate under these unique circumstances.