Leaked vision emerges of flood-ravaged Augusta National Golf Club

7NEWS

2 days ago

Leaked footage of floodwater ripping through America's world famous golf course, Augusta, has gone viral.
Augusta, the home of the Masters, is famously private and officials have remained tightlipped over the new vision.
The footage shows water raging through Amen Corner (the second shot at the 11th, all of the 12th, and the first two shots at the 13th hole) with the water moving like rapids from the 12th hole to the 11th fairway.
There is some machinery and water pipes in the vision, as well, with speculation that repairs were already in process when the new flooding hit.
It was first reported that the damage was from last September and related to Hurricane Helene, but that is incorrect,
It was later clarified that the new flooding was from a weather event from a localised system earlier in America's summer (Australia's winter).
The exact time of the weather event, however, remains unclear with Augusta staying quiet despite pressure from media outlets.
GOLF.com reported that the vision was leaked by a subcontractor 'who has since been removed from the job'.
Augusta was hit by intense rain at the start of the American summer.
Along with the rain, ageing and blocked storm drains contributed to the flooding in the area.
'Off-season upgrades are common at the club, which traditionally closes in May, after the Masters, and doesn't reopen until the second Monday of October,' GOLF.com said.
Augusta is no stranger to weather events.
At the 2023 Masters, people scattered as a large tree crashed to the ground after strong winds.
But the golf course also has reputation for rapid repairs.
It has been reported that the latest damage to the course was 'nothing they can't handle'.
'Augusta has a history of disastrous floods, which led to the construction of the levee in the downtown area,' the city's website says.
'Due to the topography of the city, certain areas are prone to flood-related problems.'