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As has been the case with so many other things in 2020, the opening round of the Masters saw new challenges — this time a pounding rainstorm and the threat of lightning.
Play was delayed on Thursday morning, and the pause is expected to last for at least an hour. With lightning swirling around the region, don’t be surprised if the delay last until the late morning.
The annual Par 3 Contest held the Wednesday before the opening round of the Masters was canceled last month. Wouldn’t have mattered — it would’ve been canceled after play was suspended at Augusta National Golf Club early Wednesday afternoon “due to approaching inclement weather.”
As if racing against the sunset due to shorter November days wasn’t a big enough hurdle to climb for this year’s Masters, Mother Nature has plans to rain on golf’s major parade.
MASTERS: Thursday tee times | TV, streaming info
Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player did get a chance to hit their opening tee shots, although the rain was already coming down in buckets.
The 2020 Masters started at 7:10 a.m. after Jack and Gary hit the ceremonial opening tee shots. Tee times were delayed 10 minutes.
— Steve DiMeglio (@Steve_DiMeglio) November 12, 2020
Here’s a look at the official Masters weather forecast (and yes, like everything else, there is actually an official Masters weather forecast):
Friday also might see some rain while Saturday and Sunday’s forecast look clearer.
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