Trees Fall Near Spectators During Masters Tournament; No Injuries Reported

Video shows the three trees cracking and falling to the ground in a loud thud, narrowly missing several spectators seated nearby.

Three large trees fell near spectators at the Masters Tournament on Friday.

Video shows the trees cracking and falling to the ground in a loud thud, narrowly missing several spectators seated nearby. The trees fell near the 17th hole during the second round of the tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

Tree down at the masters?! pic.twitter.com/t30Pm5eoxx

— Boston (@BostonTgolf) April 7, 2023

In a tweet, organizers for the tournament said play was suspended due to “inclement weather”. No injuries were reported.

It’s not every day you see a tree falling down at the Masters. ⛳️ 🌲 pic.twitter.com/BVAxYdHXm5

— Rod (@rod27614) April 7, 2023
Course officials look over fallen trees Friday on the 17th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.
Course officials look over fallen trees Friday on the 17th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.
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The trees fell near the 17th hole of the 91-year-old Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.
The trees fell near the 17th hole of the 91-year-old Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.
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