AUGUSTA, Ga. — On a day when Brooks Koepka was running away from the field, patrons at the Masters found themselves scurrying from three towering trees crashing to the ground.
Rain and swirling winds Friday afternoon caused three Georgia pines to fall near the 17th tee box at Augusta National, narrowly missing the scattering spectators but flattening several chairs. It was a frightening reminder of how quickly a situation can turn tragic.
Tournament officials immediately suspended play — for the second time that afternoon, actually — and ultimately decided to scuttle competition for the day. The second round is scheduled to resume at 8 a.m. EDT on Saturday, although rain began to pour after the course was closed Friday night.
