Following a little 'rough' from storms Friday, ideal conditions await golfers at Augusta National
Great conditions are in store for players and spectators at Augusta National Golf Course this weekend, but thunderstorms could disrupt play Friday afternoon and evening.
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The Masters tournament will be ongoing through Sunday at Augusta National Golf Course in Georgia. AccuWeather meteorologists say the weekend forecast continues to be bright after some thunderstorm activity late Friday to Friday night.
Storms from Thursday that traveled from the Tennessee Valley to the southeastern United States weakened as expected prior to moving through Augusta, Georgia, during the middle of Thursday night. Locally, the showers brought 0.10 to 0.50 of an inch to the area.
Nicolai Hojgaard, Denmark, walks on the second hole during the first round at the Masters golf tournament, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Much of Friday was free of rain. However, after several hours of sunshine, there were a few spotty, pop-up thunderstorms into the evening in the region.
In contrast, the weather for the remainder of the weekend looks delightful and ideal for golf.
After a chilly start on Saturday morning, with perhaps moist greens and fairways, temperatures recovered into the 60s by the afternoon hours. A breeze and lowering humidity levels helped to promote good drying conditions.
Light winds are forecast on Sunday. Any dew to start the day should quickly evaporate during the mid-morning hours. Afternoon temperatures will hover within a few degrees of 70 with strong mid-April sunshine.
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