‘Good gracious watch out’: Masters takes terrifying turn as trees fall mid-round amid wild weather

‘Good gracious watch out’: Masters takes terrifying turn as trees fall mid-round amid wild weather

The second round of the Masters took a terrifying turn Friday when a large tree fell to the left of the 17th hole, with spectators sprinting away from the scene.

According to multiple outlets, there were no injuries.

The broadcast cut away from Sergio Garcia, zoomed out and captured the tree veering toward the ground — zooming in momentarily afterwards as others raced back toward the scene once the tree hit the ground.

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An Augusta National Golf Club member looks over a fallen tree on the 17th hole. Picture: Patrick SmithSource: AFP

“Oh good gracious watch out,” one broadcaster said. “My god, I hope everybody’s OK.”

Second-round play was halted for a second time at the 87th Masters as a dangerous storm with heavy rain, wind and lightning approached Augusta National Golf Club.

Tournament officials pulled players off the course, unlike the earlier afternoon stoppage, which had lasted only 21 minutes.

Patrons evacuate the grounds after play was suspended due to weather conditions. Picture: Patrick SmithSource: Getty Images

The latest shutdown came with 39 players yet to complete their second rounds.

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