Heading into the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, golfers are facing weather-related challenges that have impacted practice rounds and added an element of suspense to the event. Showers and thunderstorms have already disrupted preparations, leading to faster greens for the players. While the forecast for the main tournament days appears mostly favorable, there is a slight chance of scattered showers on Friday. Once the weather clears, spectators and players can expect near perfect conditions, albeit with cooler temperatures ranging from morning lows in the 40s to daytime highs near 70 degrees. The field includes top golfers like Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, Phil Mickelson, and Rory McIlroy, fresh off a victory at The Players Championship. The winner of the tournament will walk away with the prestigious Green Jacket and a prize purse exceeding $3 million. Scottie Scheffler, the 2024 champion, will look to defend his title after shooting an impressive 11-under-par last year. Despite the recent weather challenges, Augusta National Golf Club remains an exclusive and storied venue, having weathered the impact of Hurricane Helene in 2024. The club made a significant donation towards local relief efforts following the storm, which caused extensive damage to the region, including the uprooting of approximately 1 million trees. As the Masters wraps up, attention will shift to the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, another course impacted by Hurricane Helene but expected to be ready for the tournament in May.
