AUGUSTA, GA. — The Masters Tournament will take place in 2020 without fans on the grounds due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, made the announcement Wednesday in a post on the Masters website.

“Since our initial announcement to postpone the 2020 Masters, we have remained committed to a rescheduled Tournament in November while continually examining how best to host a global sporting event amid this pandemic,” Ridley wrote. “As we have considered the issues facing us, the health and safety of everyone associated with the Masters always has been our first and most important priority.

Ridley lamented the lack of guests and patrons for this year's Masters, saying hosting the event without them is "deeply disappointing."

"The guests who come to Augusta each spring from around the world are a key component to making the Tournament so special, Ridley went on to say. "Augusta National has the responsibility, however, to understand and accept the challenges associated with this virus and take the necessary precautions to conduct all aspects of the Tournament in a safe manner."

"We look forward to the day when we can welcome all of our patrons back, hopefully in April 2021," Ridley added.

All 2020 ticket holders will be guaranteed the same tickets for the 2021 Masters, according to the Masters website.