The second round of the Masters took a terrifying turn when a large tree fell to the left of the 17th hole, with spectators sprinting away from the scene.
The trees crashed to the ground near spectators, but organisers said that there had been 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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“Oh good gracious watch out,” one broadcaster said. “My god, I hope everybody’s OK.”
Shortly after the trees fell, play was halted and spectators were evacuated from the Augusta National course, which was being hit with gusting winds.
An announcement said thunderstorms were approaching the area with heavy winds and lightning.
Towering pine trees are a trademark feature of the famed, 7545-yard course, the world’s only layout to host a men’s major golf tournament every year.
Players were taken off the course with 39 of them yet to complete the second round at Augusta National.
Play had been halted earlier in the afternoon and resumed 21 minutes later before the second stoppage was made at by Augusta National officials.
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— New York Post and AFP