New start time for The Masters is confirmed after the opening round was DELAYED due to heavy rainstorms at the famous Augusta National course in Georgia

A brand new begin time for the opening spherical of The Masters has been introduced after play was delayed because of heavy rainstorms.

Officers had earlier introduced that every one gate openings for the opening day of golf’s first main of the yr had been pushed back due to the severe weather.

They then confirmed that play wouldn’t get underway earlier than 9am native time (2pm BST).

It has now been confirmed that play will start at 10.30am within the US (3.30pm BST), two-and-a-half hours later than initially scheduled.

Thunderstorms and winds of as much as 45mph had earlier been predicted for Thursday, resulting in fears that play might be affected.

The opening spherical of The Masters has been given a brand new begin time following heavy rainstorms

Tiger Woods is ready to make his return however his tee time appears more likely to be pushed again

Rory McIlroy might be hoping to finish the profession grand slam this week at Augusta

That has proved to be the case, though the climate is predicted to enhance heading into the weekend. 

Former Masters champion Sergio Garcia revealed he had been given a brand new tee time as he bids to reclaim the title he received seven years in the past.

‘Rain delays at @TheMasters, however we’re nonetheless going. My tee time – 11:42am EST,’ he posted on X.

This yr’s Masters will see the return of Tiger Woods, 5 years on from the final of his 15 main titles, when he triumphed by one stroke at Augusta.

He has battled with accidents over time, however has nonetheless insisted he’s able to competing for victory this week.

Rory McIlroy will even be trying to full the profession grand slam, having by no means received The Masters earlier than.

McIlroy is a four-time main winner, and has tasted victory on the PGA Championship twice, the US Open and The Open, however it has been 10 years since his final main.