MỹOn April 8, a special astronomical phenomenon will pass over the competition venue, right at the beginning of the week of the latest major tournament at Augusta National, Georgia.
The solar eclipse will appear over the Augusta National field. Image: AFP
Masters 2024 will be more memorable when the solar eclipse comes at the 90th anniversary of the tournament's founding. According to Space.com, the Augusta National field area will see the moon partially cover the sun with a maximum rate of 76%, while the total state is about 664 km away from the Masters battlefield and covers a width of 185 km.
This solar eclipse is expected to be the longest in US history, dating back to 1806, with a total visible path passing through many major cities.
When adding the northern regions of Mexico and Canada, it will be the most crowded "moon covering the sun" in North America ever, appearing in the sight of 40 million people, including 32 million US citizens. .
When almost three-quarters of the sun was obscured on Monday, April 8, the Masters tournament began the program for the 4 tournament, which traditionally lasts three days including, testing the course, golfers meeting with the media, Representatives of the Organizing Committee updated the current status and development orientation of the event, and a private dinner party for former cup holders with the menu and hosting by the current champion.
The race to win the Masters championship this year takes place from April 11 to 14. The organizing committee has listed a preliminary list of matches, including Tiger Woods as a former champion (five tournaments, most recent in 4). However, Woods has not confirmed his participation in the fight. Last year, Jon Rahm finished first at the Masters at -2019.
The tournament has been exclusively organized by Augusta National Golf Club since 1934, on a par72 course. On weekdays, this place only serves members, is secretive, and is picky about the world's top service providers.
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