Augusta Masters postponed amid 'ever-increasing risks'

The Masters Tournament has announced it will postpone this year’s tournament to a date to be determined later in the year.

AUGUSTA Masters organisers have confirmed they will postpone this year’s tournament to a date to be determined later in the year.

“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,” said Masters chairman Fred Ridley in a statement released at 10 a.m. on Friday.