Augusta National shuts down again because of stormy weather

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A sign showing play is suspended due to weather is seen during the par three competition at the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman) Photo: Associated Press/(AP Photo/David Goldman)

AUGUSTA, Georgia (AP) — With severe storms bearing down on Augusta National, the club has been shut down for the second time this week.

Masters officials suspended play at 10:25 a.m. PT Wednesday, cutting short the final afternoon of practice before the start of the tournament as well as the popular Par 3 Contest.

Fans were ordered to leave the course as line of dangerous storms swept across the Deep South, sparking tornado warnings in Georgia and neighboring South Carolina.

Augusta National was also forced to close Monday because of heavy rains.

The forecast is more promising through the rest of the week, though high winds Thursday and Friday could make the playing conditions challenging. Sunny weather, with highs in the 70s, is expected for the final two rounds Saturday and Sunday.
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