On Thursday, a video from Augusta National quickly became viral on social networks. He captured the flood waters that tear the historic golf course where Rory McILroy broke his 11 -year -old curse By winning the Masters in April.
The images have shown that the water passed through the corner, destroying the legendary section between the 11th and 13th holes.
The newly published video emissions Augusta National being exceeded by flood waters. (Image credits: screenshot @ golf_com / x)
Initially, many assumed the clip linked to Hurricane Helene who devastated the South-East of the United States last year and Augusta National was among the many monuments which would have been affected.
But Golf.com reported, Citing a source source In Augusta National, that viral video was not the consequences of Hurricane Helene. Instead, it was filmed earlier this summer, during intense precipitation. According to the report, during this period, Amen Corner was under construction as part of the upheaval routine of Augusta.
The 92 -year course traditionally ends in May, after the Masters, and will not reopen before the second Monday in October. Construction machines and torn floor visible in video support this chronology.
A source close to Augusta National has confirmed to @Joshsens The fact that this flood water at Augusta National is a recent storm and not Hurricane Helene last year.
At the time of the flood, the source said, amen Corner was under construction; The out -of -season upgrades are common at … pic.twitter.com/RDSPXSPGBH
– golf.com (@golf_com) July 25, 2025
The initiate revealed to Golf.com that the images had been captured by a subcontractor who has since been dismissed for fled the visuals.
“Any impact is really only aesthetics,” said the source, as subtitles in their post X. “Nothing that they cannot manage.”
Despite the striking visuals of Rae’s Creek overflowing, the water rushing from the 12th green towards the 11th Fairway, the club would have no permanent structural damage.
Given the reputation of Augusta National for rapid recovery, it was not a shock.
After Hurricane Helene, President Fred Ridley has confirmed That the course had “a lot of damage”, but they “were able to put this (playing on the surfaces)” in time for the masters of this year.
Augusta National has a history with floods
According to The city’s official website“Augusta has a story of disastrous floods, which led to the construction of the dike in the city center. Due to the topography of the city, certain areas are subject to flood problems.”
The topography of the region makes certain areas, especially near Rae’s Creek, prone to floods. Last Sunday, Flash-Flood warnings were issued following strong precipitation, further stressing the drainage infrastructure for the aging storms of the region.
Local station WRDW-TV reported These obstructed and deteriorated drains have aggravated recent floods, in particular along Raes Creek. The city is currently examining long -term solutions to mitigate future risks.
According to the golf.com message on xAugusta National did not respond to requests for multiple media on the calendar or the impact of the flood. But the silence of the club did not prevent fans from speculating.
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