Terror at Augusta Masters: A heavy rainstorm caused several trees to fall on the 17th hole and forced the suspension of the second round

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Strong winds toppled several trees Friday at Augusta National Golf Club and forced the interruption of the Masters of golf, the first major of the season, for the second time in hours. The round will resume on Saturday at 8, with more wind and rain forecast for the region surrounding the exclusive and selective course in the state of Georgia.

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At least three trees fell in the area near the 17th hole due to a rain and wind storm. No fans or players were injured, according to US media reports.

Maintenance personnel work after a tree was uprooted on the 17th hole. (REUTERS/Mike Blake)

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Maintenance personnel work after a tree was uprooted on the 17th hole. (REUTERS/Mike Blake)

After a morning with good weather conditions, in the afternoon the intensity of the wind increased and made it necessary to interrupt the competition for twenty minutes after 14:00 local time, and again after 16:00 local time. Finally, the day was suspended.

streams koepka he was the only one of the three leaders on Thursday who was able to complete his run, while Spaniard Jon Rahm and Norwegian Viktor Hovland had to slow down their run.

Rahm had a cumulative -9 on the ninth hole, three behind Koepka, while Hovland left his round on the tenth hole, with a total of -6.

One of the best of the day was amateur Sam Bennett, who currently occupies second place with a total of eight under par.

Exit.  After the suspension of the game, the exodus began in Augsburg.  Photo: AP

Exit. After the suspension of the game, the exodus began in Augsburg. Photo: AP

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy had a very difficult day and his five over par accumulated will prevent him from making the cut.

The reigning champion and world number one Scottie Scheffler also suffers, who after Thursday’s -4 scored 75 shots, three over par.

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