March 26, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF
How safe will it be to attend the Masters in Augusta, Ga., next month is up for grabs, as earlier this month, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said that he is not yet considering limiting attendance for tournaments only to those who have received COVID-19 vaccine shots.
In othe sports, the Miami Heal will open two of its lower bowl sections to fans next week, however, entry is only available for those fans who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for at least 14 days. A simiar policy is in effect for some of the NFL’s Draft Theatre which NFL Draft officials have embraced for the player-selection process that will be held in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, from April 29 through May 1.
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In January, Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley relayed that only a limited number of spectators would be permitted onto the course for the Masters scheduled for April 8-11. Althought his has not changed, the rules for also allow for individuals holding daily practice rounds, tournament tickets and series badges to no longer be required to produce negative COVID-19 tests.
Masters ticket holders were made aware of the decision via email, per ESPN’s Bob Harig and GolfWeek. The message included that those with tickets to Berckmans Place, the tournament’s high-end hospitality venue, must take at-home coronavirus tests 72-hours before arriving. They will also undergo on-site testing.
It is still unclear exactly how many paying patrons will attend this year’s Masters, Harig wrote, and spectators are required to wear proper face coverings and observe social distancing guidelines.
Thus far, no North American professional sports league has announced intentions to utilize so-called “vaccine passports” to restrict attendances for games and other events.
