The first golf major of 2023 could be a very wet one.
Rain is in the forecast for all four days of this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
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Thursday's opening round is expected to see isolated thunderstorms later in the day, followed by an 80% chance of rain on Friday with scattered thunderstorms in the morning and rain likely in the afternoon.
As play enters the weekend, there's a 90% chance of rain on Saturday and a 70% chance of rain with occasional rain showers on the tournament's final day.
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Golfers might not be able to stay dry even if the tournament has to be extended to Monday, where there's a 40% chance of rain with early showers. The Masters has finished on a Monday five times in tournament history, but the last time it occurred was in 1983.
Here's a full look at the weather forecast for the Masters:
Thursday: Mostly cloudy in the morning with scattered thunderstorms developing later in the day. High of 86, low of 66. Winds at 5-10 mph and a 50% chance of rain.
Friday: Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then cloudy with rain likely in the afternoon. High of 69, low of 52. Winds at 10-15 mph and an 80% chance of rain.
Saturday: Cloudy with periods of rain. High of 54, low of 49. Winds at 10-15 mph and a 90% chance of rain.
Sunday: Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. High of 64, low of 52. Winds at 10-15 mph and a 70% chance of rain.
So in addition to dealing with the course, it looks like golfers will also have to battle the elements in their bid for a green jacket.
