Rachel West

2 weeks ago | wtoc.com | Jeff Roberts |Rachel West

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WTOC) - Hurricane Helene had major effects around the city of Augusta last September, and despite the perceived magic that Augusta National has to offer to the public eye, the grounds weren’t immune to the damage done around the city. While the club never shared information publicly, reports from those close to the situation are that the course suffered severe tree loss. The grounds look pristine as ever, but those who know Augusta National can tell a difference.

2 weeks ago | wtoc.com | Jeff Roberts |Rachel West

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WTOC) - The possibilities seem endless when you reach Wednesday of Masters week. A case can be made for just about anyone to win the green jacket, but there are clear favorites. The man at the top has won two of the last three. Scottie Scheffler looks to join Jack Nicklaus as the only golfers to ever win three Masters Tournaments in a four-year span. The 28-year-old Dallas native had one of the greatest individual seasons in TOUR history in 2024.

2 weeks ago | wtoc.com | Rachel West |Jeff Roberts

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WTOC) - The Masters is one of the most coveted sporting events in the world, with the history to back it up -- but how well do patrons know the tournament and grounds they’re lucky enough to be at? Rachel West put the patrons to the test during Tuesday’s practice round. Copyright 2025 WTOC. All rights reserved.

2 weeks ago | wtoc.com | Rachel West |Jeff Roberts

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah native Brian Harman is hoping the seventh time is the charm at Augusta National as he enters the week still in search of his first green jacket. His career best Masters finish is a tie for 12th, but there’s something different about things this time around. “The last couple years, I just haven’t been in form coming in here, but to be in a little better form and feel like that I’m playing in a little bit better form is -- I know what it takes to play well here.

2 weeks ago | wtoc.com | Jeff Roberts |Rachel West

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WTOC) - It’s the biggest week of the year in Augusta, and it began with rain coming out of Monday as the winner. Gates to begin the day were delayed just an hour due to rain, and by the time the horn sounded due to another incoming string of storms at 11:25 a.m., patrons had only been on the course for just over three hours. Despite a shorter-than-expected day at Augusta National, patrons were appreciative of any time they got on one of the most coveted courses in the world.