Head of Referees Gary Young provided an update on Friday night’s playing conditions to the press. The situation remaining tense due to the arrival this Saturday morning of a severe weather disturbance, the organizers postponed the resumption of play to 11:00 a.m. in the best case, i.e. 5:00 p.m. in France. On the other hand, they are hopeful that the tournament can find its conclusion on Monday.
As feared, the weather will not allow the Players to end on Sunday. For Gary Youngit is not necessary to push the players to play as many holes as possible to make up for the delay accumulated for 2 days.
The decision was announced by the head of the referees on Friday evening at a press conference and the players will be informed of the latest developments this Saturday morning around 7:00 a.m. local (1:00 p.m.) in France.
Doors closed Saturday morning
Anyway, the resumption of play will not take place before 11:00 a.m. (5:00 p.m. in France) at best. Indeed, a severe weather event is expected on the East Coast of Florida this morning.
Players and spectators must stay off the course so as not to endanger themselves. “We are expecting very strong winds. Our priority is the safety of the players and the public,” entrusted Gary Young.
“Then the weather situation will improve significantly and we will be able to finish the tournament normally on Monday with a conclusion scheduled around 6:00 p.m. »
Despite the strong winds, the temporary structures installed to accommodate the spectators, hospitality tents, scaffolding for the TV cameras, everything should resist reassured Gary Young who is in permanent contact with the meteorologist of the PGA Tour.
The leaderboard after two days
