Golf’s first major of 2024 starts amid warnings of thunderstorms.
Play on the first day of the 88th Masters could be disrupted by the weather as Rory McIlroy makes another attempt to complete the career grand slam in Augusta.
McIlroy tees-off in a heavyweight group that also features world number one – and heavy tournament favourite – Scottie Scheffler at 3.42pm BST.England’s Tommy Fleetwood has been drawn in the final group in round one for the second successive year, but he will not let the uncertain weather affect his preparations.
“The conditions are going to play a part in how the golf course plays and what happens there, so we’ll see.”Justin Thomas, left, and Tiger Woods hit out of a bunker on the second hole in practice Amendments have also been made to the fourth and sixth greens to allow for more pin positions on the upper right-hand side.Scottie Scheffler catches a golf ball on the driving range during a practice round in preparation for the 88th Masters
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