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.

Monday's opening practice round for the 89th Masters golf tournament was suspended for the day by Augusta National Golf Club after spectators were evacuated from the course due to inclement weather."We are disappointed our patrons could not fully enjoy today's practice round,

We are disappointed our patrons could not fully enjoy today’s practice round, but the safety of everyone at Augusta National is our highest priority and was the determining factor in the decision to cancel,

The Masters says Augusta National Golf Club will not reopen to patrons because of continued impacts from weather. Officials said those who purchased practice round tickets will be sent refunds in May.

Seven months after Hurricane Helene devastated Augusta, Georgia, the city and surrounding area is still putting itself back together.

Practice at the Masters was suspended late Monday morning and spectators were pulled off the golf course because of worsening rain and the threat of thunderstorms.

Augusta National is officially closed for Monday. The club announced that it will not reopen for patrons due to inclement weather that hit the Augusta area around 11:25 Monday morning. Patrons who purchased Monday practice round tickets will be refunded their price of admission in May,

Woods was commissioned by Augusta National to design The Loop at The Patch, a nine-hole, par-3 layout at Augusta Municipal Golf Course just 5 miles from the home of the Masters.

Tiger Woods will design a new par-3 course at a municipal facility in Augusta, Georgia, that's in the middle of a renovation funded by Augusta National Golf Club.

Augusta National announces that Tiger Woods will lead the design of a short course as part of the redevelopment of Augusta Municipal Golf Course.