2021 Masters to allow return of limited number of fans

Tiger Woods helps Masters’ champion Dustin Johnson with his green jacket after his victory at the Masters golf tournament Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Augusta, Ga.

Dustin Johnson of the US embraces his caddie and brother Austin Johnson after sinking his putt to win on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2020 Masters. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament was held without patrons 12 November through 15 November.

A view of the gallery as Dustin Johnson of the United States lines up a putt on the 18th green before claiming victory.

Corey Conners, of Canada, walks with his caddie Kyle Peters on the 15th fairway during the final round.

Cameron Smith, of Australia, watches his tee shot on the ninth hole during the final round on his way to a tie for second place.

Dustin Johnson of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the seventh hole.

Tiger Woods of the United States reacts on the seventh green during his topsy-turvy round which included a 10 on the short 12th.

Sungjae Im, of South Korea, walks down the fourth fairway in his final round of 69 which left him tied with Cameron Smith on 15-under.

Brooks Koepka of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the 17th hole.

Tiger Woods of the United States, Scottie Scheffler of the United States and Shane Lowry of Ireland walk from the first tee on the final round.

Spectators leave the Augusta National Golf Course following the third round.

Justin Thomas watches his shot out of a bunker on the 18th hole which he eventually bogeyed to fall six behind Johnson.

Dustin Johnson of the United States plays his shot from the 10th tee during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. He leads by four on 16-under.

Tiger Woods of the United States looks on the second hole during his third round of 72 to fall 11 shots behind Johnson.

Sungjae Im, of South Korea, putts on the 10th hole on his way to a 12-under tally and joint second place after three rounds.

A course worker updates the scoreboard on the eighth green during the third round.

Justin Thomas takes to a rules official after hitting his ball in the water on the 15th hole.

Dustin Johnson watches his tee shot on the 14th hole during the second round on his way to a 70 and the joint clubhouse lead at nine-under.

Sungjae Im, of South Korea, tees off at the 18th and he closed just one shot adrift of the clubhouse leaders on eight-under.

A course worker watches play on the 17th hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament.

Bryson DeChambeau of the United States rides in a cart with a rules official after playing his second tee shot on the third hole during the second round of the Masters as ran up a triple bogey seven.

Abraham Ancer, of Mexico, watches his tee shot on the fourth hole on his way to the joint clubhouse lead on nine-under.

A general view as Collin Morikawa of the United States walks on the second green at Augusta National.

Tiger Woods of the United States lines up a putt on the third green, which he three-putted for a bogey.

Justin Thomas of the United States jumps to check his lie on the 14th hole on his way to a 69 with four finishing birdies to share the clubhouse lead.

Amatuer John Augenstein drops his driver after teeing off on the seventh hole but is set to make the cut on three-under after two rounds.

Patrick Cantlay watches as Dustin Johnson putts on the 17th hole during the first round of the Masters.

Tiger Woods hits from the 15th fairway during the first round of the Masters. He finished four-under par.

Course workers fill the scoreboard on the 15th hole during the first round.

Webb Simpson (right) fist pumps Hideki Matsuyama (left) on the ninth hole after their first round.

Simpson tees off on the ninth hole. The American finished the day five-under.

Phil Mickelson looks on. The three-time Masters champion finished four-under after his first round.

Woods putts on the 12th green.

Paul Casey, the clubhouse leader after the first day, hits on the 17th hole.

Kessler Karain, caddie for Patrick Reed, lines up a putt for the American.

Empty tables are seen near the course during the first round. Patrons have not been allowed to attend the tournament due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Bryson DeChambeau is aided by caddies and officials to look for his ball in the bushes on the 13th hole after a wayward shot.

Lee Westwood, an early leader on day one of the Masters, tees off on the eighth hole.

The scoreboard is updated with a “Weather Warning” and “Play Suspended” sign after lightning and rain caused play to be halted after just 30 minutes on the first day.

Honorary starter Jack Nicklaus waves to the few patrons gathered for his ceremonial tee shot on the first hole ahead of the first round.

Golfers practice on the putting green next near the Augusta National Golf Course clubhouse before the start of the first round in near darkness.