Photos: Augusta empty on what would have been Masters week

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The Masters Tournament was supposed to start this week at Augusta National Golf Club. In its place is a desolate place.

April 6, 2020 Augusta: Augusta National Golf Club is seen down Magnolia Lane appearing well manicured on what would have been the first practice round for the Masters on Monday, April 6, 2020, in Augusta. In collaboration with the leading organizations in golf, Augusta National Golf Club has identified November 9-15 as the intended dates to host the 2020 Masters. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

April 6, 2020 Augusta: A guard at the main gate to Augusta National Golf Club on Magnolia Lane warns away visitors on what would have been the first practice round for the Masters on Monday, April 6, 2020, in Augusta. In collaboration with the leading organizations in golf, Augusta National Golf Club has identified November 9-15 as the intended dates to host the 2020 Masters. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

April 6, 2020 Augusta: Washington Road is mostly quiet in front of the main gate at Magnolia Road that leads to the Augusta National Golf Club clubhouse on Monday, April 6, 2020, in Augusta. In collaboration with the leading organizations in golf, Augusta National Golf Club has identified November 9-15 as the intended dates to host the 2020 Masters. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

April 6, 2020 Augusta: A grounds keeper works across the street from the main gate to Augusta National Golf Club on what would have been the first practice round for the Masters on Monday, April 6, 2020, in Augusta. In collaboration with the leading organizations in golf, Augusta National Golf Club has identified November 9-15 as the intended dates to host the 2020 Masters. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

April 6, 2020 Augusta: A Hooters girl wearing a mask waits on the one car in the parking lot for carry out food on what would have been the first practice round for the Masters bringing large crowds of patrons to town on Monday, April 6, 2020, in Augusta. In collaboration with the leading organizations in golf, Augusta National Golf Club has identified November 9-15 as the intended dates to host the 2020 Masters. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

April 6, 2020 Augusta: Plenty of carts are avialable as cart attendant Jacob Pederson waits for golfers at Forest Hills Golf Club with things quiter and cheaper on what would have been the first practice round for the Masters bringing in large crowds on Monday, April 6, 2020, in Augusta. In collaboration with the leading organizations in golf, Augusta National Golf Club has identified November 9-15 as the intended dates to host the 2020 Masters. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

April 6, 2020 Augusta: Local residents Kent Adcox (left) and Brooks Medlin tee off on the first hole at Forest Hills Golf Club with things quiter and cheaper in town during what would have been the first practice round for the Masters on Monday, April 6, 2020, in Augusta. In collaboration with the leading organizations in golf, Augusta National Golf Club has identified November 9-15 as the intended dates to host the 2020 Masters. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

April 6, 2020 Augusta: Stanley Drive off Berckmans Road deadends into a locked gate at parking lots for golf patrons on what would have been the first practice round for the Masters on Monday, April 6, 2020, in Augusta. In collaboration with the leading organizations in golf, Augusta National Golf Club has identified November 9-15 as the intended dates to host the 2020 Masters. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

April 6, 2020 Augusta: The John C. Calhoun Expressway that turns into Washington Road at the August National Golf Club is quiet on what would have been the first practice round for the Masters on Monday, April 6, 2020, in Augusta. In collaboration with the leading organizations in golf, Augusta National Golf Club has identified November 9-15 as the intended dates to host the 2020 Masters. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

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April 6, 2020 Augusta: Augusta National Golf Club is seen down Magnolia Lane appearing well manicured on what would have been the first practice round for the Masters on Monday, April 6, 2020, in Augusta. In collaboration with the leading organizations in golf, Augusta National Golf Club has identified November 9-15 as the intended dates to host the 2020 Masters. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

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