Weather Delay at Augusta Pushes Thursday’s Tee Times Back to 3.30pm UK Time – Watch Exclusively on Sky Sports Golf

The highly anticipated opening round of The Masters at Augusta National has been delayed due to heavy rain and thunderstorms in the forecast. The tee times have been pushed back to 3.30pm UK time on Thursday, with all four days of the tournament set to be exclusively live on Sky Sports Golf.

Initially scheduled to tee off at 2pm BST, the first group will now have to wait an additional 90 minutes before play can commence. Despite the wet weather, organisers are optimistic that the conditions will improve, although gusty winds are still expected.

Some of the biggest names in golf, including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and the returning Tiger Woods, are set to compete in this prestigious event. Scheffler and McIlroy will tee off in the same group at 6.12pm, while Woods will start his week at 8.54pm.

The weather forecast for the remainder of Thursday and the weekend shows a slight improvement, with the threat of heavy rain and thunderstorms receding. Strong winds are expected to continue into Friday, but conditions are expected to be less humid with some sunshine.

As the tournament progresses, fans can expect warm and sunny conditions over the weekend, with winds significantly less than the previous days. The Masters has a history of weather delays, but organisers are hopeful that the event will stay on track this year.

Don’t miss out on the action at The Masters, watch all the thrilling moments live on Sky Sports Golf from April 11-14. Stay tuned for updates on the tournament and follow your favorite players as they navigate the challenging course at Augusta National.