AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – After Masters week began with a day of rain on Monday, Augusta National Golf Club is bathed in sunshine for Tuesday’s practice round.
Due to inclement weather on Monday that caused the patron gates to close for the day at 11:25 a.m., Tuesday represents the first opportunity for golfers to play the course and begin their preparation for the 89th Masters Tournament.
“The thing that jumps immediately to my mind is just how grand the property is and just how big and perfect and the attention to detail is just — there’s never anything out of place,” said Justin Hastings, who earned his first Masters invitation by winning the Latin America Amateur Championship. “There’s never anything missed. I think that just goes into what makes this place so historic and so amazing to be here.”
Tuesday also brings a full schedule in the Press Building, with many of the world’s top-ranked players addressing the media, including including defending champion Scottie Scheffler and 2023 champion Jon Rahm.
Tuesday night another Masters tradition will continue with the Champions Dinner, hosted by Scheffler, during which former winners of the tournament will have a choice of ribeye steak or blackened redfish for the main course.
Also Tuesday morning, the tournament confirmed that Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson will once again serve as Honorary Starters for the 2025 Masters Tournament. The ceremony is set for 7:25 a.m. on the No. 1 tee.
First and second round groupings were announced Tuesday morning. For the full list, click here.
This story will be updated throughout the day.
