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USA Today
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Newest Masters gnome item includes twin salt and pepper shakers
Newest Masters gnome item includes twin salt and pepper shakers Another year, another family addition. For the second straight April, the Masters golf shop has added a sibling to its popular gnome collection: this time, twins. Boxed as salt and pepper shakers, the newest item — sold for $38 — hit shelves Monday morning to the surprise of patrons. 'I had no idea they were doing this,' said Mallory Terry, who attended for the fifth year. 'Look how cute these are.' In 2016, the Masters introduced its first gnome — a miniature bearded man in an argyle sweater. Since then, the floodgates have opened. Four years ago, the miniature gnome was added, while last April birthed the $30 Christmas ornament. Now, the family has its first set of duplicates. 'These are going to sell quick,' said Timothy Adams, who arrived at the golf shop at 8:15 a.m. 'My wife will love these.' The salt and pepper shakers made their debut on Monday, and were not for sale at Saturday's Augusta National Women's Amateur or the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals on Sunday.
CBS News
02-04-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
4 young golfers from Illinois headed to Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals
After an NCAA champion is crowned on Monday, the sports world will turn to a tradition unlike any other. Before the pro golfers tee off at the Masters next week, a talented foursome of golf prodigies from the Chicago area will head to Augusta, Georgia to take part in another major event. Jack Kemper, 12, of Winnetka, has been golfing ever since he first picked up a club around 2 years old. "I always remember my parents would have the Golf Channel on for the golf tournaments, and I would always have a plastic club trying to imitate their swing on my carpet," he said. Now, Jack is one of four Illinois natives who are set to be on TV competing at the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals. They each advanced through three stages of qualifiers, earning invitations to play at Augusta National. "Very excited," said finalist Hudson Hodge, 11, of Clarendon Hills. "Just the course and the clubhouse and everything — just all the history there." Jack said he is excited to see Amen Corner — holes 11, 12, and 13 at Augusta National Golf Club. "The Monday practice round is free tickets, so it's really nice — and you can just walk the course," Jack said. Jack; Hudson; Brielle Downer, 9, of Lockport; and Chloe Lee, 12, of Plainfield will be among 80 junior national finalists competing on Sunday. The accomplishment didn't come easy — Chloe said it required "focus, having good attitude and practicing." "It takes practice," said Brielle, "like every single day practice." The 7- to 15-year-olds taking part in the Drive, Chip & Putt Finals will show they have already mastered their skills at the home of The Masters Tournament.
USA Today
30-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
When is the 2025 Masters? Schedule for Masters at Augusta National Golf Club
When is the 2025 Masters? Schedule for Masters at Augusta National Golf Club It's almost time for the first men's major championship of the year. The 2025 Masters is nearly here, as the best golfers in the world will head to Augusta National Golf Club to battle for the green jacket. When does the Masters start? Here's a look at the dates and schedule for the 2025 Masters. When does the 2025 Masters begin? The 89th Masters Tournament begins Thursday, April 10 and concludes Sunday, April 13. 2025 Masters schedule Sunday, April 6: Players arrive, Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals Monday, April 7: Practice round, players arrive Tuesday, April 8:Practice round, Masters Champions dinner Wednesday, April 9:Practice round, Masters Par 3 Contest Thursday, April 10: First round Friday, April 11:Second round Saturday, April 12:Third round Sunday, April 13: Final round, green jacket ceremony Who won the Masters last year? Scottie Scheffler is the defending Masters champion. He won his second green jacket in 2024, shooting 11-under 277 to win by four shots.
USA Today
26-03-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
It could be a rainy Masters in 2025. Here's the long-range forecast for Augusta National
It could be a rainy Masters in 2025. Here's the long-range forecast for Augusta National Show Caption Hide Caption Masters: What is Amen Corner? Augusta National is the home of the Masters Tournament and Amen Corner, considered hallowed grounds in the golf world. Ginny Beagan, Augusta Chronicle The Augusta National Women's Amateur, held April 2-5, will see fluctuating weather conditions, starting with rain and ending with sunshine. The Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals on April 6 and Masters practice rounds on April 7-8 are forecast to be warm and mostly sunny. The Masters Tournament, from April 10-13, is predicted to have significant rainfall on Thursday through Saturday, potentially impacting play. Masters Week is coming. Will the sun shine over Augusta or will patrons need to buy an umbrella from the Augusta National pro shop? AccuWeather provides long-range forecasts and below is a look at what it says for the Masters Tournament and the other events that precede it at the golf club. Keep in mind that the weather will likely change as we get closer to Masters Week, so stay tuned for important updates. What will the weather be like for the Augusta National Women's Amateur? The Augusta National Women's Amateur is Wednesday, April 2 through Saturday, April 5. Here's the forecast: April 2: 71 degrees in the morning, 74 by the afternoon. The whole day will be almost completely cloudy with an 80 percent chance of rain and about a 13% chance of it turning into thunderstorms later in the day. There won't be much wind. 71 degrees in the morning, 74 by the afternoon. The whole day will be almost completely cloudy with an 80 percent chance of rain and about a 13% chance of it turning into thunderstorms later in the day. There won't be much wind. April 3: 75 degrees in the morning, 81 by the afternoon. Completely cloudy skies in the morning with some slight clearing later. However, there's less than a 10 percent chance of rain with little wind. 75 degrees in the morning, 81 by the afternoon. Completely cloudy skies in the morning with some slight clearing later. However, there's less than a 10 percent chance of rain with little wind. April 4: Guests should finally get some sunshine with the day starting at 60 percent cloud cover and dropping to 5 percent by the afternoon. Temperatures will be around 74-79 degrees with no chance of rain currently. Guests should finally get some sunshine with the day starting at 60 percent cloud cover and dropping to 5 percent by the afternoon. Temperatures will be around 74-79 degrees with no chance of rain currently. April 5: The sun will really be back in action with almost no clouds, temperatures reaching 84 degrees (although it will reportedly feel like 88 degrees), and a max UV index of 8. There will also be little to no wind. What will the weather be like for the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals? The Drive, Chip, and Putt National Finals are on Sunday, April 6. It's likely to be a warm one with mostly sunny skies, temperatures once again feeling like 88 degrees, and a max UV of 8. A few clouds may provide some shade in the afternoon, but don't expect much. What will the weather be like for the Masters practice rounds? Practice rounds for the Masters are Monday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 8. Here's the forecast: April 7: Temperatures around 72 degrees in the morning, 77 in the afternoon. More clouds are expected later in the evening with 37 percent coverage by nightfall, but there's currently only a 20 percent chance of precipitation. Temperatures around 72 degrees in the morning, 77 in the afternoon. More clouds are expected later in the evening with 37 percent coverage by nightfall, but there's currently only a 20 percent chance of precipitation. April 8: While earlier forecasts indicated rain or even perhaps a thunderstorm, recent forecasts are looking much better with little to no chance of clouds and a 20 percent chance of precipitation. But it will be pretty warm with 72 degrees and 78% humidity in the morning, 80 degrees and 50 percent humidity in the afternoon. Plus the max UV index is back at 8. What will the weather be like for the Par 3 Contest? The Masters Tournament Par 3 Contest is Wednesday, April 9. Those attending will want to wear sunscreen because it's supposed to feel like 85 degrees during the day with an even higher UV index at 9. Humidity will also be at 78% in the morning, but that'll drop to 49 percent by the afternoon. You may get some occasional reprieve as cloud coverage is expected to be around 20-30 percent. What will the weather be like for the Masters Tournament? The Masters Tournament is Thursday, April 10 through Sunday, April 13. Good news: Things will finally start cooling down. Bad news: You may want to buy one of those commemorative umbrellas ASAP. Here's the latest forecasts:
