With severe thunderstorms in the forecast for Sunday afternoon, officials took the unusual step of moving up tee times for the final round.
CLOSE What I'm Hearing: USA TODAY Sports' Steve DiMeglio spoke with players prepping for the Masters on why the first hole at Augusta is so daunting. USA TODAY Sports
Players will tee off in threesomes beginning at 7:30 a.m. ET Sunday from the Nos. 1 and 10th tees. The leaders will tee off at 9:20 a.m. with CBS’ live broadcast coverage beginning at 9 a.m. Before the broadcast starts, coverage is available on Masters. com. “We also believe the earlier start will give us the best opportunity to complete the Masters on Sunday. This decision should benefit everyone – the players, our patrons and our fans watching around the world. Given the competitiveness and drama of this year’s Tournament, we look forward to an exciting conclusion tomorrow.”REMEMBER THESE?: One memorable fact from every Masters
It's been 36 years since the Masters finished on a Monday. In 1983, the second round was completed Sunday at 8:30 a.m. due to storms, with the third round beginning at 10:54 a.m. Seve Ballesteros opened his final round with a birdie-eagle-par-birdie to finish with a 69 for a four-shot victory over Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Greta Van Susteren will return to TV with a new Sunday political showThe new weekly public affairs program will air on local stations across the country. Susteran’s program “Full Court Press” will air Sundays stating in September in the 91 markets where the Atlanta-based Gray owns television stations and on Weigel Broadcasting stations in Chicago and Milwaukee.
Read more »
May has plan to offer Labour Brexit customs arrangement - Sunday TimesBritish Prime Minister Theresa May's government has a plan to enshrine in l...
Read more »
Kirstjen Nielsen, Homeland Security chief, resigns after rocky tenureSecretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen, who saw her relationship with President Trump fray over border security, resigned as the president seeks to reshuffle the department charged with controlling the border and immigration.
Read more »
Arike Ogunbowale — Notre Dame's epic shot-maker — comes up just short in title game lossArike Ogunbowale, whose incredible Final Four buzzer-beaters helped Notre Dame win the 2018 title, missed a free throw late in the loss to Baylor.
Read more »
1 officer shot in Los Angeles, suspect arrested: PoliceSouthern California police officer expected to make full recovery after Sunday morning shooting, authorities say.
Read more »
Baylor defeats Notre Dame for NCAA women's basketball championshipBaylor recovered after blowing a 17-point lead and losing a star player, beating Notre Dame 82-81 for the NCAA women's basketball championship Sunday night when 2018 tournament hero Arike Ogunbowale missed a foul shot in the final seconds.
Read more »
After three historic black churches go up in flames, parishioners pull together“It's sad that our society has stooped this low to do something like that,” said the pastor of a historic African-American church.
Read more »
An early clubhouse leader at the Masters needed a wild 7 days just to qualify on the eve of the prestigious tournamentCorey Conners is on an absolute tear, qualifying for the Masters on Sunday and then takings the early clubhouse lead at Augusta National on Thursday.
Read more »
After Nielsen, temporary Homeland Security chief in tough spotThe temporary replacement for Kirstjen Nielsen, who quit on Sunday as Secretary ...
Read more »