Severe Weather Halts Masters Practice, Fans Evacuated from Augusta National
Augusta, Georgia – Chaos struck the Masters on Monday as practice sessions were abruptly suspended due to inclement weather conditions. Spectators were swiftly evacuated from Augusta National Golf Club amid the looming threat of thunderstorms and worsening rain.
Initially, the club had intended to restrict access to the course earlier in the morning. However, despite the light rain at the time, fans were granted entry for a brief period of approximately 3 1/2 hours. The decision to evacuate was prompted by forecasts predicting severe storms with the potential of 1 to 2 inches of rainfall in the afternoon.
While Monday saw few players taking to the course for practice rounds, those who braved the weather, such as Keegan Bradley, Matthieu Pavon, and Thomas Detry, opted to play solo.
Looking ahead, the forecast for the remainder of the week appears more promising, with anticipated sunshine and high temperatures in the 70s Fahrenheit (low 20s Celsius). Despite the temporary disruption, the Masters is poised to resume with favorable weather conditions in the coming days.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Masters tournament as the world’s top golfers gear up to compete on one of the sport’s most prestigious stages.