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Soggy Swings: Masters Tournament Begins After Weather Delay

Rain, Wind Pose Serious Challenge For Golfers

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Amid early-morning rain in the Southeast, Masters Tournament officials announced that the first round was delayed until 10:30 a.m. EDT. In a tweet early Thursday, an announcement stated that the updated tee times had been made available.

Patron gates opened at 9:30 a.m., and tournament officials provided further updates on their website.

The rain is moving out this morning, though winds will become gusty and remain that way into Friday.

Based in New York, Weather.com reporter Tim Harris is a digital journalist with a broad reporting portfolio that spans environmental science, lifestyle topics and breaking news.

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