2024 Masters: Delayed but underway

AUGUSTA - The Masters is underway after a 2-1/2 hour weather delay. Heavy rains came through Augusta overnight and forced a delayed start to the opening round of the tournament on Thursday. The first tee time was pushed back until 10:30 a.m. The tournament officially began with the long-standing tradition of the ceremonial tee shots. Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson struck opening shots at 10:10 a.m. and Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley declared that the tournament had begun. Rain may return to the course in the afternoon with...