The total solar eclipse plunged Augusta National Golf Club into darkness shortly after 3 p.m. local time in Georgia, bringing the major’s first practice round to a standstill as players, caddies and patrons turned their gazes skyward.
1 Scottie Scheffler – though only after being provided with a pair of viewing glasses by one helpful young fan.
Caddies also donned solar glasses.
“This is timed up pretty good; get to watch the end of the world at Augusta National,” the American said, laughing.
An eclipse hasn't coincided with Masters week since 1940.
Persons:
“, Will Zalatoris, ”, Bubba Watson, Matt Slocum, Stewart Hagestad, Scottie Scheffler –, Hagestad, Scottie, Jimmy Demaret, Caddies, Warren Little, Peter Malnati, Brian Harman, Adam Cairns, Corey Conners, Conners
Organizations:
CNN, Golf, PGA, Augusta National, Reuters
Locations:
Georgia, USA