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Masters 2024: First round tee times delayed due to weather

By Courtney Martinez, WSBTV.com

U.S.-AUGUSTA-MASTERS-GOLF TOURNAMENT Audience watch the match in the rain during the second round of the 2023 Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, the United States, on April 8, 2023. (Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua via Getty Images) (Xinhua News Agency/Xinhua News Agency via Getty Ima)

By Courtney Martinez, WSBTV.com

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Augusta National announced Thursday morning that gate openings and tee times for the Masters have been delayed because of the weather.

Officials originally delayed opening the gates for the first round Thursday, but gave an update just after 5 a.m. that the tee times would be “delayed until further notice.” The first group was set to tee off at 8 a.m.

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Later Thursday morning, officials announced they would open the patron gates at 9:30 a.m. The first group will tee off at 10:30 a.m. after the honorary starters ceremony at 10:10 a.m.

You can find the full list of updated tee times here.

Severe Weather Team 2 tracked heavy rain and strong wind gusts that moved through north Georgia overnight and is now in east Georgia. A wind advisory is in effect for dozens of Georgia counties, including Richmond County.

Augusta National says it will continue to monitor the weather conditions and post updates on its website and social media accounts.

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