The Augusta National Golf Club has announced the 2020 Masters Tournament -- the most prestigious event in pro golf -- is postponed over coronavirus.
"Respecting the health and well-being of everyone associated with these events and the citizens of the Augusta community, the 2020 Masters tournament, the Augusta National Women's Amateur and the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals have been postponed."
The Masters was scheduled to kick off on April 9 at Augusta -- and organizers had considered holding the tourney without fans.
But as the pandemic grows and health experts warn against public gatherings of any kind, the powers that be decided to pull the plug .