2021 Masters to allow return of limited number of fans

    By Wayne Sterling and Ben Morse, CNN

    Updated 1321 GMT (2121 HKT) January 13, 2021

    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    A view of the gallery as Dustin Johnson of the United States lines up a putt on the 18th green before claiming victory.
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    A view of the gallery as Dustin Johnson of the United States lines up a putt on the 18th green before claiming victory.
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    Corey Conners, of Canada, walks with his caddie Kyle Peters on the 15th fairway during the final round.
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    Corey Conners, of Canada, walks with his caddie Kyle Peters on the 15th fairway during the final round.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Dustin Johnson of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the seventh hole.
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    Dustin Johnson of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the seventh hole.
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    Tiger Woods of the United States reacts on the seventh green during his topsy-turvy round which included a 10 on the short 12th.
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    Tiger Woods of the United States reacts on the seventh green during his topsy-turvy round which included a 10 on the short 12th.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Brooks Koepka of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the 17th hole.
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    Brooks Koepka of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the 17th hole.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Spectators leave the Augusta National Golf Course following the third round.
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    Spectators leave the Augusta National Golf Course following the third round.
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