Round 3 started and play was just getting interesting when once again the dreaded horn sounded and Mother Nature has officially decided that she wanted to prove just how powerful she is and nothing on a golf course goes on unless she deems fit. As we’ve mentioned time and time again, this season more than almost any we can actually remember, has been absolutely plagued and dominated by inclement weather and Mother Nature making a mess of things on the golf course. Not sure why this year is so much worse than others, or perhaps its not and just our patience is wearing thin, but it seems like almost every single tournament we’ve had has had issues, threats or fears of bad weather slowing things down.
Riley & Garcia Battling
As we said, however, play in round 3 DID actually begin and maybe Mother Nature is actually to thank for scores that just keep dropping. Yesterday Chris Riley set his own personal record low round, and it looks like today he’s looking to play almost as great as he’s already 2-under through only his first four holes, keeping his spot at the top of the leaderboard and taking a full stroke lead over the closest competitor, Sergio Garcia. Garcia is another guy who just won’t go away and is also playing amazingly great golf. Through his first 5 holes today he’s already an impressive -3 and is looking to add another great score to his first round 67 and second round 64. One thing is for sure, when the weather does relax a bit and lets the golfers resume play, it’s going to be a battle between Garcia and Riley.
Expect A Lengthy Delay
The bad news, when it comes to the weather, is that when the horn sounded, instead of players just being put in nearby shelter boxes or told to wait, they’re actually being all brought in from the course. As you probably know by now, that’s a good indication that play might be delayed a bit longer than anyone, anywhere would like. Word is there’s more weather in and around the area, but it still looks good that play will resume today and the tournament will still wrap up on schedule tomorrow sometime.
Be Patient…Tune In
I’m not going to tell you to tune in right now, because it’s a delay, so maybe check out the Red Sox vs. Yankees game while you’re waiting. Make sure to switch it back over once play does resume, it’s getting heated!
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