The Masters 2024: First round delayed with tee times pushed back due to Augusta storms | Golf News
The start of The Masters has been delayed with tee times pushed back on Thursday’s opening day by at least one hour due to adverse weather.
The first group had been due to tee off at 1pm BST (8am local) but play will now not start before 2pm BST (9am local) amid the forecast of heavy rain and thunderstorms.
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In a weather update issued by the tournament early on Thursday morning, Augusta National said: “We continue to monitor the weather closely.
“Gate openings and tee times have been delayed until further notice. The first round will not begin before 9am [2pm BST].
Officials had already confirmed on Wednesday evening they would delay patron gate openings ahead of the opening day’s play.
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