Will fans return to Masters next April? And other pressing questions for Chairman Fred Ridley.

Adam Scott, the 2013 Masters champion, tees off on the third hole during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020, in Augusta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley held his annual pre-Masters press conference Wednesday. In November. This time of year, shouldn't he instead be enjoying an Arnold Palmer on the veranda before taking a quick lap around the par-3 course?

Instead, there was a certain long-delayed tournament to launch. Welcome to Ridley's new busy time around the club, which included sitting down in the press room interview area for a few minutes. Both real life and golf had questions to ask this day.

Honorary starter and three time Masters champion Gary Player speaks to the media along the first fairway the day before the opening round at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020, in Augusta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

Defending champion Tiger Woods tees off in the rain on the par-3 4th hole during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020, in Augusta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

Bryson DeChambeau crosses the Sarazen Bridge to the 15th green during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020, in Augusta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

Defending champion Tiger Woods tees off in the rain on the par-3 4th hole during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020, in Augusta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

A leaf falls from a colorful tree as Justin Thomas walks down the 13th fairway during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020, in Augusta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

Justin Thomas (left) and Patrick Cantlay compare drivers as they walk off the 11th tee during their practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020, in Augusta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

Bryson DeChambeau works on his driver during practice for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020, in Augusta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

Defending champion Tiger Woods tees off on the par-3 4th hole during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020, in Augusta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

Tiger Woods gives Fred Couples a fist bump as they share a laugh on the third hole during thier practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020, in Augusta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)

Fall leaves frame the scene while Bryson DeChambeau works on his putting on the 13th green during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020, in Augusta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS)