Solar eclipse opens Masters week 2024

On April 8, a special astronomical phenomenon will pass over the tournament venue, right at the beginning of the week of the latest major tournament at Augusta National, Georgia.

A solar eclipse will appear over Augusta National. Photo: AFP

The 2024 Masters will be even more memorable when the eclipse hits the 90th anniversary of the tournament. According to Space.com , the Augusta National course will see the moon partially cover the sun with a maximum ratio of 76%, while the total state will be about 664 km from the Masters battlefield and cover a width of 185 km.

This eclipse is expected to be the longest in US history, since 1806, with the line of totality crossing many major cities.

When northern Mexico and Canada are added, it will be the most widely watched "full moon" in North America ever, visible to 40 million people, including 32 million US citizens.

With the sun slightly obscured on Monday, April 8, the Masters will begin its 2024 program, which will last three days as per tradition, including course testing, golfers meeting with the media, a status update and development direction from the Organizing Committee, and a private dinner for the former cup holders, with the current champion planning the menu and hosting it.

The race for the Masters championship this year takes place from April 11 to 14. The organizers have announced the preliminary list of competitors, including Tiger Woods as a former champion (five times, most recently in 2019). However, Woods has not confirmed his participation. Last year, Jon Rahm won the Masters at -12.

The tournament has been exclusively hosted by Augusta National Golf Club since 1934, on a par 72 course. Normally, this place only serves members, is discreet and selective about the world's top service.

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