AUGUSTA, Ga. – Practice for the Masters Tournament was suspended Monday morning due to heavy rain and the threat of thunderstorms, according to officials at Augusta National Golf Club. Spectators were also cleared from the course.
While the course was scheduled to close to fans early Monday morning due to light rain, officials allowed spectators onto the grounds for approximately three and a half hours. Forecasts predicted continued storms throughout the afternoon with the potential for severe weather and one to two inches of rain.
Despite the weather, a handful of players, including Keegan Bradley, Matthieu Pavon, and Thomas Detry took to the course for practice rounds.
The weather forecast for the rest of the week is more promising, with mostly sunny skies and high temperatures in the 70s.
