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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Weather Delays Monday Practice at The Masters
Caption: Weather Delays Monday Practice at The Masters. Thunderstorms disrupted Monday’s practice round at Augusta National, pushing back the opening of the Masters week. With heavy rain and lightning in the forecast, Augusta National closed gates and parking lots, advising fans not to approach until further notice. Forecasters predict sunshine and dry weather from Tuesday onward—except for a possible shower on Friday. The state is still recovering from last September’s deadly hurricane, which caused widespread destruction and dozens of deaths. In the aftermath of the storm, the golf club contributed generously to local recovery efforts, helping rebuild the devastated community. Hurricane Helene toppled hundreds of trees across Augusta National, even damaging the par-three 16th green. With fewer trees, the course has a lighter, less enclosed feel—offering new sightlines between holes and neighboring fairways. When competition begins, golfers will tackle a reshaped and less-shaded 16th, with new conditions set to impact their play for the Green Jacket. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Weather,Disrupted,Practice,The Masters,Heavy rain,Forecast,Augusta National,Closed gates,Thunderstorms,Golf club,Georgia,Devastated community,sports
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