A Masters without fans leaves businesses in the rough


  • Golf
  • Thursday, 12 Nov 2020

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - November 11, 2020 Dustin Johnson of the U.S. tees off on the 3rd as England's Paul Casey takes a photograph in the background during a practice round REUTERS/Brian Snyder

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) - Fans with Masters tickets may be disappointed that this year's tournament is being played without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but spare a thought for how local businesses are coping.

A city that normally buzzes during Masters week as thousands of visitors open their wallets and spend freely in hotels, restaurants and well beyond the hospitality industry, is this year going about its business much as it does in any other week.

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