The break is short — the shortest ever, actually. It was November when the Masters was last played, part of a wildly altered 2020 major championship schedule forced by the coronavirus pandemic.

Just like that, the 2021 Masters, back in its rightful place in April, is nearly here.

Key information

When: April 8-11

Where: Augusta National Golf Club

Defending champion: Dustin Johnson

How to watch

Full details of ESPN, ESPN+, CBS and Masters.com to come soon.

Tee times

Announced Tuesday, April 6.

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