Play was suspended a second time at 4:22 p.m. ET Friday during the second round of the 2023 Masters Tournament after two pine trees fell near the 17th hole at Augusta National Golf Club.
The incident was captured on video during live coverage of the tournament.
An announcement from the clubhouse shortly after horns sounded to stop play said: “There are thunderstorms approaching the area with heavy winds and lightning. Play has been suspended.”
Volunteers secure the area around where a tree fell near the 17th tee during the second round of the 2023 Masters. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network)
Earlier in the second round, play was suspended 21 minutes for severe weather in the area.
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Tree down at the masters?! pic.twitter.com/t30Pm5eoxx
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A tree just fell at Augusta. #Masters pic.twitter.com/deAw69ap7v
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