The second round of The Masters was suspended due to bad weather Friday as three trees fell near spectators at Augusta National Golf Club.
No one was injured, according to tournament organizers.
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Sky Sports broadcast footage showing spectators running as a tall pine tree fell close to the 17th tee. It happened shortly after play was suspended for the second time during the round at 4:22 p.m.
The three trees were blown over due to wind, The Masters said in a statement.
“The safety and well-being of everyone attending The Masters tournament will always be the top priority of the Club, which will continue to closely monitor weather today and through the Tournament,” the statement read.
Play is scheduled to resume at 8 a.m. Saturday.
Play was suspended before all the players could finish, including second-placed Jon Rahm. With nine holes left to play, Rahm is three shots back. Brooks Koepka leads at 12-under par.
