Play suspended on third day of Masters due to inclement weather | CNN

Play suspended on third day of Masters due to inclement weather

By Ben Morse, CNN
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Updated 4:35 PM EDT, Sat April 10, 2021
A detail of 'weather warning' signage on a leaderboard during the third round of the Masters.
A detail of 'weather warning' signage on a leaderboard during the third round of the Masters.
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Just as things were heating up and the leaderboard was getting congested, play has been suspended during the third round of the Masters due to inclement weather.

Suggestions of storms and high winds were in the forecast at the beginning of Saturday’s play, and those predictions came to fruition around 4 p.m. ET.

The wind had picked up just prior to the suspension, causing players to take more time over their shots while more debris scattered over the greens.

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Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with the green jacket after winning the Masters golf tournament on Sunday, April 11. He finished one shot ahead of Will Zalatoris.
Hideki Matsuyama celebrates with the green jacket after winning the Masters golf tournament on Sunday, April 11. He finished one shot ahead of Will Zalatoris.
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Matsuyama celebrates with his caddie, Shota Hayafuji, on the 18th green Sunday.
Matsuyama celebrates with his caddie, Shota Hayafuji, on the 18th green Sunday.
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Matsuyama lines up a putt on the 18th green Sunday.
Matsuyama lines up a putt on the 18th green Sunday.
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Xander Schauffele bites his club on the 16th hole Sunday. He hit the ball in the water there, effectively ending his hopes of winning the tournament.
Xander Schauffele bites his club on the 16th hole Sunday. He hit the ball in the water there, effectively ending his hopes of winning the tournament.
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Kevin Na plays a shot from a bunker on Sunday.
Kevin Na plays a shot from a bunker on Sunday.
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Matsuyama plays a shot from a bunker.
Matsuyama plays a shot from a bunker.
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Schauffele hits a tee shot on Sunday.
Schauffele hits a tee shot on Sunday.
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An attendant adjusts scores from behind a leaderboard on Saturday.
An attendant adjusts scores from behind a leaderboard on Saturday.
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Matsuyama finished with a 7-under 65 on Saturday to take a four-shot lead into Sunday's final round.
Matsuyama finished with a 7-under 65 on Saturday to take a four-shot lead into Sunday's final round.
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Spectators walk to cover on Saturday after play was temporarily suspended because of inclement weather.
Spectators walk to cover on Saturday after play was temporarily suspended because of inclement weather.
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Matt Jones reacts on the 13th hole as a warning horn was sounded to suspend play on Saturday.
Matt Jones reacts on the 13th hole as a warning horn was sounded to suspend play on Saturday.
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Justin Thomas hits a tee shot on Saturday.
Justin Thomas hits a tee shot on Saturday.
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Justin Rose eyes a par putt on the first hole Friday. Rose held a one-shot lead heading into the weekend.
Justin Rose eyes a par putt on the first hole Friday. Rose held a one-shot lead heading into the weekend.
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People spread out from one another as they watch Tommy Fleetwood putt on the 16th green on Friday.
People spread out from one another as they watch Tommy Fleetwood putt on the 16th green on Friday.
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Bryson DeChambeau, last year's US Open champion, plays a shot on the 13th hole Friday.
Bryson DeChambeau, last year's US Open champion, plays a shot on the 13th hole Friday.
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Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, watches the action along with fellow Augusta National member Heidi Ueberroth on Friday.
Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, watches the action along with fellow Augusta National member Heidi Ueberroth on Friday.
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Former Masters champion Jordan Spieth walks past the azaleas on the sixth fairway Friday.
Former Masters champion Jordan Spieth walks past the azaleas on the sixth fairway Friday.
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Lee Elder acknowledges applause as he joins Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus as honorary starters on Thursday. In 1975, Elder became the first African American to play in the Masters.
Lee Elder acknowledges applause as he joins Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus as honorary starters on Thursday. In 1975, Elder became the first African American to play in the Masters.
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Dustin Johnson, last year's Masters champion, plays a shot on the second hole on Thursday.
Dustin Johnson, last year's Masters champion, plays a shot on the second hole on Thursday.
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Rose hits out of a bunker on the second hole on Thursday. He shot a 7-under 65 to take a four-shot lead after the first round.
Rose hits out of a bunker on the second hole on Thursday. He shot a 7-under 65 to take a four-shot lead after the first round.
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This was the first time in two years that the Masters had allowed spectators on the course.
This was the first time in two years that the Masters had allowed spectators on the course.
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Spieth hits a tee shot on Thursday.
Spieth hits a tee shot on Thursday.
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Four-time major winner Brooks Koepka had knee surgery less than a month ago, but he was on the course for the first round.
Four-time major winner Brooks Koepka had knee surgery less than a month ago, but he was on the course for the first round.
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Rory McIlroy hits out of the rough on the sixth hole Thursday.
Rory McIlroy hits out of the rough on the sixth hole Thursday.
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Two-time Masters champ Bubba Watson hits out of a bunker on the first hole Thursday.
Two-time Masters champ Bubba Watson hits out of a bunker on the first hole Thursday.
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Fans watch some of the first-round play.
Fans watch some of the first-round play.
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Max Homa walks down the 18th fairway on Thursday.
Max Homa walks down the 18th fairway on Thursday.
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Joaquin Niemann looks for his ball on the 10th hole Thursday.
Joaquin Niemann looks for his ball on the 10th hole Thursday.
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During a practice round on Wednesday, Ian Poulter takes a Hogan Bridge selfie with his playing partners and their caddies.
During a practice round on Wednesday, Ian Poulter takes a Hogan Bridge selfie with his playing partners and their caddies.
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McIlroy and Thomas walk across the Sarazen Bridge during a practice round on Tuesday.
McIlroy and Thomas walk across the Sarazen Bridge during a practice round on Tuesday.
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Azaleas frame the 16th green on Monday.
Azaleas frame the 16th green on Monday.
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And with the temperature dropping and electricity in the air, the klaxon was sounded and the players and patrons were shipped off the course.

Shortly after the course was emptied, the rain started falling and the skies darkened.