The start of the 88th first round was delayed due to strong winds and the possibility of heavy rain. masters tournament Thursday morning in Augusta, Georgia.
Tournament organizers provided two updates, the latest of which postponed the start time until 10:30 a.m. ET. This was almost three hours after the first group consisting of Erik van Rooyen and Erik van Rooyen. jake knapp We were scheduled to tee off.
Spectators are evacuated from the venue during the third round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 8, 2023, after play was suspended for the day due to weather. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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tiger woods They will tee off at 3:54 p.m., and the newest group, including 2020 Masters winner Dustin Johnson, is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m.
Due to weather delays, players who start late are unlikely to finish the opening round before sunset. If they are unable to finish, the opening game will conclude on Friday morning.
Tiger Woods of the United States looks on from the putting green during a practice round before the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Andrew Reddington/Getty Images)
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The Augusta Fire and Emergency Management Agency shared the latest information from the National Weather Service early Thursday.nearby areas Augusta National Golf Course Heavy rain is possible in places and winds exceeding 30 mph are possible throughout the day.
Weather warning signs are posted on the practice range during a practice round before the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 5, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Andrew Reddington/Getty Images)
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At last year’s Masters, bad weather caused several trees to fall on the otherwise pristine golf course, and the second round had to be postponed to the weekend.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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