USA: On April 8th, a remarkable astronomical phenomenon will pass over the competition venue, marking the beginning of the latest week of the major tournament at Augusta National, Georgia.
The solar eclipse will be visible over the Augusta National Stadium area. Photo: AFP
The 2024 Masters will be even more memorable as a solar eclipse coincides with the tournament's 90th anniversary. According to Space.com , the Augusta National course area will see the moon partially obscure the sun, reaching a maximum of 76%, while the total eclipse will occur approximately 664 km from the Masters course and cover an area of 185 km.
This solar eclipse is expected to be the longest in US history since 1806, with its line of total visible light spanning across many major cities.
When northern Mexico and Canada are included, it will be the most widely watched "moon eclipse" in North America ever, appearing in the view of 40 million people, including 32 million US citizens.
With three-quarters of the sun obscured on Monday, April 8th, the Masters kicked off the first three days of the 2024 tournament, traditionally including practice sessions, golfers' press conferences, updates from organizing committee representatives on the current status and future direction of the event, and a private dinner for former champions with a menu prepared and hosted by the current champion.
The race for the Masters title this year takes place from April 11th to 14th. The organizers have released a preliminary list of participants, including Tiger Woods, a former champion (five times, most recently in 2019). However, Woods has not yet confirmed his participation. Last year, Jon Rahm finished first at the Masters with a score of -12.
The tournament has been exclusively organized by Augusta National Golf Club since 1934, on a par-72 course. On weekdays, it serves only members, maintaining a discreet and selective clientele among the world's leading golf clubs.
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