Thought this might be of interest to weather watchers--from their local paper today--they must be up early 
Familiar forecast for field
Web posted
Thursday, April 7, 2005
By Chris Gay
The Augusta Chronicle
They were hopeful Wednesday. Still, Masters Tournament participants had that deja vu feeling in the back of their minds.
Rainy conditions today are expected to wash out the first round of the 69th Masters. If so, it will mark the ninth PGA Tour event (of 15) this year that has been delayed by inclement weather.
"Hopefully, we'll get to play," Larry Mize said. "I don't know how bad it will be."
The Weather Channel predicts an 80 percent chance of thunderstorms. Rainfall, which could reach 1 inch, is expected to last throughout the day. That could lead to suspension of the first round.
"It is spring, and I guess Mother Nature is going to play havoc at this time of year," Stephen Ames said.
"It's supposed to come down (today), not rain," Sergio Garcia said. "I hope somehow we get through it. Hopefully we don't get too much rain."
Too much rain will not shorten the 72-hole tournament, Masters competition and rules committee Chairman Will Nicholson said.
"The policy is to play 72 holes no matter how long it takes," he said. "The winner will finish after 72 holes. Well, I guess you could say 72 holes and beyond if there's a playoff."
Most players were happy with the warm, dry weather so far this week. The course was set to show its teeth, Charles Howell said, but will probably now play softer.
"The greens are as quick as I've seen them, especially for a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday," he said. "I hope we don't get any rain. I hope this golf course plays firm and fast."
WEATHER UPDATES
Updates For the latest information on weather delays and gate openings, go to http://www.augusta.com/masters/weather/
MOTHER NATURE FIGHTS BACK
Delays at the Masters Tournament because of bad weather are nothing new. A look at the latest suspensions of play at Augusta National Golf Club:
2004: Round 1 play is suspended for two hours because of adverse weather. Play is suspended for darkness at 7:45 p.m.
2003: Round 1 is delayed, then postponed because of rain. Two rounds are scheduled for Friday, but the second round is suspended for darkness at 7:30 p.m.
2002: Round 2 play stops at 5 p.m. because of rain. Round 2 is completed Saturday morning.
2000: Round 3 play is suspended for two hours because of adverse weather. Round 3 is later suspended for darkness.
1999: Round 1 play is suspended because of darkness. Play is completed Friday morning.
1998: Ten players do not finish Round 1 because of darkness and rain.
1993: Round 2 play is suspended at 4:55 p.m. because of adverse weather. Play is completed Saturday morning.
Source: Augusta National Golf Club
Familiar forecast for field
Web posted
Thursday, April 7, 2005
By Chris Gay
The Augusta Chronicle
They were hopeful Wednesday. Still, Masters Tournament participants had that deja vu feeling in the back of their minds.
Rainy conditions today are expected to wash out the first round of the 69th Masters. If so, it will mark the ninth PGA Tour event (of 15) this year that has been delayed by inclement weather.
"Hopefully, we'll get to play," Larry Mize said. "I don't know how bad it will be."
The Weather Channel predicts an 80 percent chance of thunderstorms. Rainfall, which could reach 1 inch, is expected to last throughout the day. That could lead to suspension of the first round.
"It is spring, and I guess Mother Nature is going to play havoc at this time of year," Stephen Ames said.
"It's supposed to come down (today), not rain," Sergio Garcia said. "I hope somehow we get through it. Hopefully we don't get too much rain."
Too much rain will not shorten the 72-hole tournament, Masters competition and rules committee Chairman Will Nicholson said.
"The policy is to play 72 holes no matter how long it takes," he said. "The winner will finish after 72 holes. Well, I guess you could say 72 holes and beyond if there's a playoff."
Most players were happy with the warm, dry weather so far this week. The course was set to show its teeth, Charles Howell said, but will probably now play softer.
"The greens are as quick as I've seen them, especially for a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday," he said. "I hope we don't get any rain. I hope this golf course plays firm and fast."
WEATHER UPDATES
Updates For the latest information on weather delays and gate openings, go to http://www.augusta.com/masters/weather/
MOTHER NATURE FIGHTS BACK
Delays at the Masters Tournament because of bad weather are nothing new. A look at the latest suspensions of play at Augusta National Golf Club:
2004: Round 1 play is suspended for two hours because of adverse weather. Play is suspended for darkness at 7:45 p.m.
2003: Round 1 is delayed, then postponed because of rain. Two rounds are scheduled for Friday, but the second round is suspended for darkness at 7:30 p.m.
2002: Round 2 play stops at 5 p.m. because of rain. Round 2 is completed Saturday morning.
2000: Round 3 play is suspended for two hours because of adverse weather. Round 3 is later suspended for darkness.
1999: Round 1 play is suspended because of darkness. Play is completed Friday morning.
1998: Ten players do not finish Round 1 because of darkness and rain.
1993: Round 2 play is suspended at 4:55 p.m. because of adverse weather. Play is completed Saturday morning.
Source: Augusta National Golf Club
