Masters dealing with inclement weather; second round twice suspended

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The 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club has not gone off without a hitch. 

Play was suspended Friday at 3:07 p.m. ET due to inclement weather, and the grounds were evacuated.

Brooks Koepka of the United States plays a shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club April 7, 2023, in Augusta, Ga.  (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Play resumed at 3:38 p.m. after just a 21-minute delay but was suspended once again at 4:22 p.m. 

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Tee times for the second round were moved up by 30 minutes due to the weather threat. 

LIV Golf’s Brooks Koepka is in the lead after shooting a 5-under 67 Friday and is 12-under par for the tournament. 

Behind Koepka sits the world's third-ranked golfer, Jon Rahm, and amateur Sam Bennett.

Chris Kirk of the United States plays his shot from the 10th tee during the second round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club April 7, 2023, in Augusta, Ga.  (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

On Thursday, Koepka shot a 65, finishing his round with two birdies. 

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"Love to finish with two birdies like that," Koepka said after the round. "Just kind of hopefully ride that into tomorrow. You know, putting good, driving it well, just kind of build off all those things, and get myself, you know, in contention with nine to go on Sunday. That's the whole goal."

Koepka has said in the past he only cares about winning golf’s major tournaments and said Thursday there is a difference in