Practice rounds suspended at Augusta because of bad weather

Spectators leave the Augusta National Golf Course after play was suspended because of approaching inclement during a practice round for the Masters  on Tuesdaya. Picture: Charlie Riedel/AP

Bad weather forced practice rounds to be suspended and Augusta National evacuated on Tuesday ahead of the 86th Masters.

Tournament officials made the decision shortly before 11am local time (4pm Irish time) and said the forecast indicated the grounds would not be reopened.