Saturday, April 9, 2005
How weather has interrupted play on the PGA Tour this year:
Nissan Open: Rain caused a four-hour delay on Friday, and washed out all of Saturday. The second round was completed Sunday before more rain washed out the start of the third round. The tournament was cut short to 36 holes when the course was deemed unplayable Monday.Match Play Championship: The first round was washed out Wednesday. It was played Thursday, the second and third rounds were played Friday, and the tournament was back on schedule.Bay Hill Invitational: The first round was stopped after 2 1/2 hours. Saturday was delayed 15 minutes by Frost. Kenny Perry, the winner, played 24 holes Sunday.The Players Championship: The second round Friday and more than half the field did not finish the second round by Saturday. More rain delays Sunday led to a marathon Monday to finish 72 holes.Bellsouth Classic: Thursday and Friday were washed out by rain, so the first round didn't start until Saturday. The 36-hole cut eventually was made Monday, and the tournament shortened to 54 holes.Masters: The first round was delayed 5 1/2 hours by rain Thursday. The first round was completed about 12:30 p.m. Friday, and the second round was just under way play was again suspended.
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