Masters delayed further still

The start of the 2003 US Masters at Augusta National has been further delayed following heavy overnight rain.

The start of the 2003 US Masters at Augusta National has been further delayed following heavy overnight rain.

The beginning of the tournament is now believed to be at approximately 11.00 a.m local time, though conditions are still being closely monitored and it may be delayed further.

A two-tee start has also been scheduled, starting from the first and 10th holes, in order to try to make up for the lost time.

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