Angry Masters fans criticize the tournament’s ‘amateur hour’ app and website for not working, with the streaming function down as viewers desperately try to watch the Augusta action

Masters fans were left extremely frustrated on the first day of action at Augusta, as the streaming feature on the tournament’s app and website was not working properly.

The Masters platforms offer a “my group” feature that, in theory, allows golf fans to see the players of their choice in the tournament.

But according to fans online, that feature malfunctioned on Thursday, leading golf fans to call their viewing experience “amateur hour” and a “disaster.”

“For me, golf broadcasting is crazy,” said a fan on X, responding to a question. mail from the official Masters account. “There are golfers on the course, but there is no way to see it.”

Another said: ‘The My Group feature is a disaster so far. It’s taking a while to load and not all the shots are showing.’

And a different fan complained: ‘Look at every shot on every hole.’ Yeah, maybe 1.5 hours later,” ending his post with a couple of clown emojis.

As of midday Thursday, the Masters website was only streaming the 4th, 5th and 6th holes.

ESPN and CBS also offer coverage of the tournament; However, before ESPN’s main coverage begins later in the day, viewers require an ESPN+ or Paramount+ login to stream.

The tournament was delayed due to heavy storms and the tournament started at 10:30 local time.

Phil Mickelson is seen on the green of the 3rd hole during the first round of the Masters

The first group of the first day was to tee off around 8 a.m. local time in Georgia.

Thunderstorms and winds of up to 45 mph had previously been forecast for Thursday, raising fears the game could be affected.

Players like Tiger Woods have had their tee times pushed back and the tournament could be forced to conclude on Monday.