Update: Two tall trees crashed to the ground near the 17th tee box at Augusta National during the Masters on Friday. Video appeared to show that no one was struck by the pines, but at least one patron wound up on the ground. No injuries were reported.
In the Augusta National pro shop is a door that leads to a room filled by the storied green jackets unseen by non-members until the L.A. Times was given exclusive access.Golfer Sahith Theegala told ESPN that he had just hit his tee shot on 15 when the horn blew to signal the suspension of play.
Earlier in the day, play was suspended for 21 minutes but had resumed for about an hour before the trees fell. The wind picked up and storm clouds closed in, although there was no significant rain — that is forecast for Saturday.Authorities investigate the scene where trees fell on the 17th hole during the second round of the Masters on Friday.Heading into this year’s tournament, there had been rain in 47 of the first 86 Masters, with eight days postponed.
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