2021 Masters week schedule

It’s a week unlike any other as festivities get underway early in run-up to 85th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club

In case you hadn’t noticed, Masters week already has begun.

The Augusta National Women’s Amateur, a 54-hole tournament, started Wednesday at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Evans, Ga., where the first 36 holes will be played. The field will be cut to the low 30 scorers for the final round Saturday at nearby Augusta National.

The women’s tournament precedes the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals on Sunday before the golf world’s attention turns toward the 85th Masters.

Here is the schedule:

March 31-April 1: First two rounds of Augusta National Women’s Amateur at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Evans, Ga.

April 2: Practice round at Augusta National for low 30 scorers through 36 holes of Augusta National Women’s Amateur

April 3: Low 30 scorers through 36 holes of Augusta National Women’s Amateur advance to final round at Augusta National

April 4: Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals

April 5-7: Masters practice rounds (Par 3 Contest, traditionally held on the Wednesday of Masters week, has been canceled because of COVID-19 concerns), with limited attendance because of the pandemic

April 8-11: 85th Masters Tournament

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