A deep fog provided the backdrop for some surreal images Thursday morning from the Augusta National Women’s Amateur

March 30, 2023

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If there wasn’t enough mystique surrounding this gem on the amateur schedule, Thursday’s hazy conditions led to an incredible early-morning setting during the second round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.

Rose Zhang led the event to start the day at Champions Retreat after she posted a record 6-under 66 on Wednesday, besting the previous record of 68 carded by 2019 champion Jennifer Kupcho and Zoe Campos in the opening round in the inaugural event.

Rains had saturated the course earlier in the week, but players were treated to sunny weather on Wednesday. More sun is expected Thursday and Friday, but a thunderstorm could roll in on Sunday.

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Here’s a look at the eerie scene on Thursday morning:

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Latanna Stone, of Fla., waits to tee off on the 10th hole before the fog delay…

Latanna Stone, of Fla., waits to tee off on the 10th hole before the fog delay announcement during the second round of The Augusta National Women’s Amateur at Champions Retreat in Augusta, Ga., on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Fog delayed tee times by an hour.

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Fog sits over the golf course during the second round of The Augusta National Women’s Amateur…

Fog sits over the golf course during the second round of The Augusta National Women’s Amateur at Champions Retreat in Augusta, Ga., on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The fog delayed tee times by an hour. (Photo: Katie Goodale, USA Today)

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Fog sits over the golf course during the second round of The Augusta National Women’s Amateur…

2023 Augusta National Women’s Amateur

Workers walk down the 18th fairway during the second round of The Augusta National Women’s Amateur…

Workers walk down the 18th fairway during the second round of The Augusta National Women’s Amateur at Champions Retreat in Augusta, Ga., on Thursday, March 30, 2023. (Photo: Katie Goodale, USA Today)

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Golfers wait to tee off before the announcement of the fog delay during the second round…

Golfers wait to tee off before the announcement of the fog delay during the second round of The Augusta National Women’s Amateur at Champions Retreat in Augusta, Ga., on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Fog delayed tee times by an hour. (Photo: Katie Goodale, USA Today)