The Masters Tournament, the first major of the year, is this week at Augusta National Golf Club. Here’s a look at the weather forecast in Augusta, Georgia, which begins on a rainy note but looks optimal for a perfect Sunday finish (per AccuWeather as of April 7):

Welcome to Masters week, one of the best sports weeks in all of the year. One of the biggest storylines each year at the Masters is the weather. Fans and players are always hopeful that the sun will be out all week and the conditions will be like the course,

After weather nearly prevented patrons from entering Augusta National Golf Club on Monday, here is the full forecast for this weekend.

Monday's opening practice round for the 89th Masters golf tournament was suspended for the day by Augusta National Golf Club after spectators were evacuated from the course due to inclement weather."We are disappointed our patrons could not fully enjoy today's practice round,

We are disappointed our patrons could not fully enjoy today’s practice round, but the safety of everyone at Augusta National is our highest priority and was the determining factor in the decision to cancel,

The Masters says Augusta National Golf Club will not reopen to patrons because of continued impacts from weather. Officials said those who purchased practice round tickets will be sent refunds in May.

Seven months after Hurricane Helene devastated Augusta, Georgia, the city and surrounding area is still putting itself back together.

Practice at the Masters was suspended late Monday morning and spectators were pulled off the golf course because of worsening rain and the threat of thunderstorms.

Augusta National is officially closed for Monday. The club announced that it will not reopen for patrons due to inclement weather that hit the Augusta area around 11:25 Monday morning. Patrons who purchased Monday practice round tickets will be refunded their price of admission in May,