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Hurricane Helene hits Augusta area, video shows Rae’s Creek overflowing

There is speculation that Augusta National Golf Club could have suffered significant damage.

More than 200,000 residents in Augusta, Georgia, have been without power after Hurricane Helene rolled through the area, leading to speculation that Augusta National Golf Club, the home of the Masters, could have suffered significant damage in the process.

The Category 4 storm made landfall Thursday night along Florida’s Big Bend coast. Helene brought tropical storm-force wind to the Augusta area (30-40 mph winds with 65 mph gusts).

A video on X showed what appeared to be Rae’s Creek flowing at a high level. The creek flows close to holes No. 11 and 12 at Augusta National.

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The National Weather Service Friday morning reported there was potential for wind from 58 to 73 mph.

A flood watch is in effect, with an additional inch of rain expected, according to the NWS. A tornado watch is also in effect, with potential for several tornadoes.

First responders in Columbia County reported numerous trees falling on houses, cars and roads Friday morning. Augusta first responders reported multiple water rescues and structure fires.

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Masters 2024 first round delayed by inclement weather on Thursday

For the third year in a row the Masters has been impacted by inclement weather.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — For the third year in a row the Masters has been negatively impacted by inclement weather.

Augusta National Golf Club announced on Wednesday night that forecasted weather during Thursday’s first round had delayed not only the opening of the patron gate but the round itself. The club sent an update shortly after 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday morning that noted the first round would start at 10:30 a.m. ET, instead of at 8 a.m. ET as originally planned. Patron gates open at 9:30 a.m. ET and the Honorary Starters Ceremony featuring Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson will start at 10:10 a.m. ET.

Rain has now fallen during 48 of the 88 tournaments, including each of the last six. Eight days of play have been postponed, but four days were made up by scheduling 36 holes in one day in 1936, 1938, 1939 and most recently 2003. The last Monday finish due to weather occurred in 1983.

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Last year inclement weather suspended play for 21 minutes on Friday before it was ultimately suspended for the day later in the afternoon. Play was once again suspended on Saturday afternoon due to more heavy rain.

Thursday’s forecast calls for morning thunderstorms with a 95% chance of rain, upwards of 20 mph winds and a high of 80 degrees.

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How to watch Sunday at the 2023 Masters: Live stream, TV information for the final round

CBS is in its 68th consecutive year carrying the Masters tournament.

The third round is in the books and Brooks Koepka sits atop the Masters leaderboard at 11 under after 54 holes.

Jon Rahm remains two shots back as each of the tournament’s frontrunners posted third-round 73s.

Viktor Hovland shot a 70 to move up into third. Patrick Cantlay shot 4 under in his third round to get in to solo fourth.

CBS picked up live coverage of the completion of the third round Sunday morning and now takes a break. The final round of the 87th Masters will begin at 12:30 p.m. ET and CBS, in its 68th consecutive year carrying the tournament, will return to the airwaves at 2 p.m., which means it’s sticking to its original broadcast window. Final round coverage will go till 7 p.m.

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Paramount+ will stream a simulcast of the final round at the same time CBS is on the air.

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Golf Channel’s Live From the Masters, originally set to start at 9 a.m., started at 7 a.m. ET Sunday. Live From is also being streamed on Peacock.

Masters Tournament officials announced that golfers will go off the Nos. 1 and 10 tees in pairings in the final round.

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Photos: Wind, rain and cold temperatures take over Augusta National on Saturday of the 2023 Masters

Saturday’s weather is going to test the field at the 2023 Masters.

The docile weather conditions the field played through on Thursday and most of Friday are gone and have been replaced by cold temperatures, wind and rain. Play was eventually suspended Friday afternoon due to inclement weather conditions. If you’ve yet to see them, check out these photos of the fallen trees that caused quite a scare.

Saturday at the 2023 Masters is going to be brutal for the players and patrons but really fun for the fans at home. Augusta National Golf Club should hold up perfectly in the rain and hopefully that means no more weather delays — fingers crossed.

Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from a wet and breezy Augusta National on Saturday of the 2023 Masters.

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