The annual rite of spring in golf is the Masters and it's the only show in America. Scottie Scheffler goes for his third green jacket in four years and Rory McIlroy again tries for the major he needs for the career Grand Slam.

Let’s start with the bad news first. The 2025 Masters has gotten off to a wet start, with rain and lightning delaying the opening of patron gates during Monday’s practice round and causing the course at Augusta National to close for the day shortly before 11:30 a.

Strong storms are moving through Augusta and the first practice round has been halted as Augusta National asks patrons to exit the course.