After less than three hours of play, officials suspended play in the opening round of the Zurich Classic at the TPC of Louisiana on the Westbank.
Officials decided to let the golfers return to the course about three and half hours later, but then more lightning was detected.
With lightning having moved back into the area rapidly, R1 will not resume at 1:20pm CT. Best estimates are that dangerous weather conditions will be in the area until at least 4:30pm. @PGATOUR
— PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms)
April 25, 2019 So we will see if they can get some more golf in after 4:30pm.
Play is scheduled to resume at 1:15.
— Zurich Classic (@Zurich_Classic)
April 25, 2019 Lighting in the area prompted the decision to get everyone off the golf course.
Due to dangerous weather at @Zurich_Classic, R1 was suspended at 9:42am CT. Players are being removed from the course. @PGATOUR
— PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms)
April 25, 2019 Officials say with great weather forecast over the next three days, they should be able to make up for the lost time today.
