Masters Tournament Faces Weather Delays During Final Round

Masters Tournament Faces Weather Delays During Final Round...

Thunderstorms disrupted the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday, forcing a nearly three-hour delay during peak viewing hours. Tournament officials suspended play at 1:25 PM ET as dangerous weather approached the Georgia course, sending players and spectators scrambling for cover.

The delay comes during one of golf's most-watched events, with millions tuning in to see if Scottie Scheffler can defend his 2025 Masters title. CBS Sports had to adjust its broadcast schedule, cutting into planned primetime programming as the tournament stretched into evening hours.

Augusta National's weather policy states play cannot resume until at least 30 minutes after the last lightning strike within 10 miles. Grounds crews worked quickly to remove standing water from greens when the storms passed. The delay marks the first significant weather interruption at the Masters since 2023.

Golf fans took to social media to share their frustration, with many noting the timing couldn't be worse for West Coast viewers. Tournament organizers now face the challenge of completing the final round before sunset, potentially forcing a Monday finish if conditions don't improve.

The weather disruption comes during a tightly contested leaderboard, with Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and rising star Michael Thorbjornsen all within three strokes of each other. PGA Tour officials confirmed they will make every effort to complete the tournament today, even if it means playing into twilight hours.