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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Climate
- Newsweek
Leaked Video Shows Augusta National Under Floodwaters
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. On Thursday, a video of Augusta National quickly went viral across social media. It captured floodwaters tearing through the historic golf course where Rory McIlroy broke his 11-year curse by winning the Masters in April. The footage showed water surging through Amen Corner, destroying the legendary stretch between the 11th and 13th holes. Newly released video shows Augusta National being overwhelmed by floodwaters. (Image Credits: Screenshot @GOLF_com/X) Newly released video shows Augusta National being overwhelmed by floodwaters. (Image Credits: Screenshot @GOLF_com/X) Twitter Initially, many speculated the clip to be linked with Hurricane Helene that devastated the Southeastern U.S. last year and Augusta National was among the many landmarks reportedly impacted. But reported, citing a source close to Augusta National, that the viral video wasn't from Hurricane Helene's aftermath. Instead, it was filmed earlier this summer, during intense rainfall. Per the report, during that time, Amen Corner was under construction as part of Augusta's offseason routine upgrades. The 92-year-old course traditionally closes in May, after the Masters, and doesn't reopen until the second Monday of October. Construction machinery and torn-up ground visible in the video support this timeline. A source close to Augusta National confirmed to @JoshSens that this floodwater at Augusta National is from a recent storm and not from Hurricane Helene last year. At the time of the flood, the source said, Amen Corner was under construction; off-season upgrades are common at the… — (@GOLF_com) July 25, 2025 The insider revealed to that the footage was captured by a subcontractor who has since been dismissed for leaking the visuals. "Any impact is really just aesthetic," the source said, as captioned in their X post. "Nothing they can't handle." Despite the striking visuals of Rae's Creek overflowing, water rushing from the 12th green toward the 11th fairway, the club reportedly has no permanent structural damage. Considering Augusta National's reputation for rapid recovery, this was no shock. After Hurricane Helene, Chairman Fred Ridley confirmed that the course had "a lot of damage", but they "were able to get that (playing surfaces) back in shape" in time for this year's Masters. Augusta National has a history with floods According to the city's official website, "Augusta has a history of disastrous floods, which led to the construction of the levee in the downtown area. Due to the topography of the city, certain areas are prone to flood-related problems." The region's topography makes certain areas, especially near Rae's Creek, prone to flooding. Just this past Sunday, flash-flood warnings were issued following heavy rainfall, further stressing the area's aging storm drain infrastructure. Local station WRDW-TV reported that clogged and deteriorating drains have worsened recent flooding, particularly along Raes Creek. The city is currently reviewing long-term solutions to mitigate future risks. According to post on X, Augusta National has not responded to multiple media inquiries about the timing or impact of the flood. But the club's silence hasn't stopped fans from speculating. More Golf: Why Rory McIlroy Is Singing Different Tune About PGA Tour-LIV Situation
7NEWS
4 days ago
- Climate
- 7NEWS
Leaked vision emerges of flood-ravaged Augusta National Golf Club
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. 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,' 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.'
Fox News
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Bryson DeChambeau Slams ‘Out of Control' Pace of Play at The Open Championship
Pace of play on the links is an inexact science, and Bryson DeChambeau didn't mince words when discussing what he referred to as "out of control" pacing during The Open Championship this weekend. Speaking after his third round, DeChambeau, whose front nine at Royal Portrush went far quicker than his back nine, proposed a "very simple" solution. "You individually time everybody for their whole entire round," DeChambeau said, according to "It's very simple. Nobody wants to do it because people are too scared to get exposed, which I'm an advocate for. I'd love to be timed, and I have no problem with that. My putting — I'm more deliberate and take more time on that, but when it comes to iron shots and off the tee, I'm pretty fast." Many of Thursday's rounds loomed around or just went over the six-hour mark. Friday wasn't much better. DeChambeau got behind the eight-ball on Thursday, shooting a 78 on Day 1, followed by a 65-stroke round on Day 2. "I can tell you, [the] first two rounds — it was out of control what I saw," DeChambeau said, according to Sports Illustrated. "That's the way people play. Long story short, one day I hope we can have a better system." "It's not difficult at all," added DeChambeau, who is tied for 34th place headed into Sunday. "I think it would be more fair towards everybody," DeChambeau said, per "You know if somebody is playing slower, the [official] can go up to them and say, 'Hey man, you're over par with your time.' All you do is you just time them for every shot — he gets there, puts the bag down, and how long it takes them to hit that shot … to walk to the green — it's not rocket science. You time how long someone takes individually, and then you separate that from the other person playing. You start-stop on them the whole entire thing." Scottie Scheffler has a four-stroke lead on Hao-Tong Li for first place at 14 under par going into the final day of the tournament. [MORE: Bryson DeChambeau Changes Mindset, Makes Cut at The Open Championship] The PGA Tour is reducing field sizes for the majority of non-Signature events next spring. The maximum field size will go down from 156 players to 144, and single-course events played prior to daylight savings time will drop to 120 (they're currently 144 or 132), while events from daylight savings time until the Masters will cap at 132 players. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Fox Sports
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Bryson DeChambeau Slams ‘Out of Control' Pace of Play at The Open Championship
Pace of play on the links is an inexact science, and Bryson DeChambeau didn't mince words when discussing what he referred to as "out of control" pacing during The Open Championship this weekend. Speaking after his third round, DeChambeau, whose front nine at Royal Portrush went far quicker than his back nine, proposed a "very simple" solution. "You individually time everybody for their whole entire round," DeChambeau said, according to "It's very simple. Nobody wants to do it because people are too scared to get exposed, which I'm an advocate for. I'd love to be timed, and I have no problem with that. My putting — I'm more deliberate and take more time on that, but when it comes to iron shots and off the tee, I'm pretty fast." Many of Thursday's rounds loomed around or just went over the six-hour mark. Friday wasn't much better. DeChambeau got behind the eight-ball on Thursday, shooting a 78 on Day 1, followed by a 65-stroke round on Day 2. "I can tell you, [the] first two rounds — it was out of control what I saw," DeChambeau said, according to Sports Illustrated. "That's the way people play. Long story short, one day I hope we can have a better system." "It's not difficult at all," added DeChambeau, who is tied for 34th place headed into Sunday. "I think it would be more fair towards everybody," DeChambeau said, per "You know if somebody is playing slower, the [official] can go up to them and say, 'Hey man, you're over par with your time.' All you do is you just time them for every shot — he gets there, puts the bag down, and how long it takes them to hit that shot … to walk to the green — it's not rocket science. You time how long someone takes individually, and then you separate that from the other person playing. You start-stop on them the whole entire thing." Scottie Scheffler has a four-stroke lead on Hao-Tong Li for first place at 14 under par going into the final day of the tournament. [MORE: Bryson DeChambeau Changes Mindset, Makes Cut at The Open Championship] The PGA Tour is reducing field sizes for the majority of non-Signature events next spring. The maximum field size will go down from 156 players to 144, and single-course events played prior to daylight savings time will drop to 120 (they're currently 144 or 132), while events from daylight savings time until the Masters will cap at 132 players. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience PGA Tour LIV Golf recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the PGA Tour Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Extra.ie
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Extra.ie
Why did Shane Lowry receive a two-shot penalty at The Open?
Jonathan Browne 19/07/2025 It's been a rough start for many in Portrush in The Open. The weather has played a huge part in proceedings as expected, with heavy rain spells and win making the conditions in Northern Ireland even tougher than they already are. The roughs are notoriously troublesome in links courses and Portrush is no different, with many players struggling to play out of it and Padraig Harrington lost his ball in the long stuff, first time since 2012 that that's happened at a major. Then if you do find your ball in the rough, you have to hope that the lie is good enough to play out of without any issues. Well it was that rough that cost Shane Lowry yesterday. Shane Lowry of Ireland reacts to his tee shot on the 12th. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile The Offaly man battled tough and changing conditions throughout the second round to shoot what should've been a one-under-par 70 but before he could play his last three holes he was told that the officials were reviewing his second shot on the 12th hole. One camera angle seems to show that as Lowry took a practice swing the grass around the ball may have caused ball to move ever so slightly. BREAKINGShane Lowry was assessed a two-stroke penalty for this incident on the 12th hole. According to @ToddLewisGC The R&A spent nearly 20 minutes reviewing the video with Lowry, Scheffler and Morikawa after the round. — (@GOLF_com) July 18, 2025 Now it's hard to tell what exactly went on and you cant 100% be certain one way or another but the R&A have stated that if it's able to be caught by the naked eye then it's a penalty stroke. A second stoke penalty was added because the ball wasn't replaced following the first infringement. In a statement on the ruling the R&A said: 'In Shane Lowry's situation, the movement of the ball to another spot, including the movement of the logo, was discernible to the naked eye. The naked eye test is satisfied whether or not the player was looking at the ball when it moved. 'It was clear that the ball moved immediately after the player's club touched foliage close to the ball during a practice swing and that the player's actions caused the ball to move. 'In these circumstances there is a one stroke penalty and the ball must be replaced. However, as the ball was played from the spot where it was moved to, the player played from a wrong place and incurs a total penalty of two strokes.' Shane Lowry of Ireland looks on on the sixth green. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile It meant that instead of parring the par 5 twelfth, Lowry carded a double-bogey seven. It brought his round score down to one-over-par 72 and brought him back to even par for the tournament, ten shots off Scottie Scheffler in the lead. Speaking to media afterwards Lowry explained his side of the story, how he unknowingly moved the ball, but said he ultimately accepted the punishment. 'I mean, yeah, I was in there with the rules official and wasn't arguing my case, but I'm disappointed that they don't have more camera angles on it. The one zoomed in slow motion — they're trying to tell me if it doesn't move from the naked eye, if you don't see it moving, it didn't move. I told them I definitely was looking down towards the ball as I was taking that practice swing, and I didn't see it move. Shane Lowry of Ireland reacts to his shot from the seventh fairway. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile 'But I had to take the penalty because — I'm still not sure, to be honest, whether it was or not, but I had to take the penalty because I can't have my name talked about or tossed around like that, and I just get on with it.' It was a disappointing end to a second round for the 2019 Open Champion, but after making the cut for the weekend there's still a chance we could see some of that Portrush magic again.
