What's wrong with the weather? Also, will it be possible to stop in three hours due to thick fog, forecast heavy rain in the afternoon, and defend 54 holes
May 16, 2025
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On the first day of the 15th, it was interrogated due to bad weather, and on the second day, it was suspended in three hours due to bad weather with thick fog.
The first round of 'SK Telecom Open 2025', which began at 6:50 a.m. on the morning of the 16th at FinxGC in Seogwipo, Jeju, was temporarily suspended at 9:47 a.m. due to bad weather (fog). The game's resumption time is undecided and will be decided again depending on weather conditions,' he said. The suspension came about three hours after the first group started playing at 6:50 a.m.
The tournament was originally scheduled for a 72-hole stroke play in the fourth round, starting with the first round on the 15th. However, after five delays on the first day of the 15th, the cancellation was decided after 2 p.m.
The KPGA Tour plans to resume the game at 12:47 p.m., but it is unclear whether it will resume. To make matters worse, heavy rain and lightning are forecast in the afternoon.
KPGA Chairman Kwon Cheong-won decided to cancel on the 15th, the previous day, saying, `There are rain and lightning forecasts tomorrow, but I hope we can play in better weather.' `I think we should play at least 54 holes"For now, the first round has been postponed to tomorrow, not canceled. I'm aiming for 72 holes. If he doesn't finish tomorrow, he will play at least 54 holes through the remaining games the day after tomorrow."
However, the possibility of reducing the tournament has increased, and in the worst case, it is unclear whether the minimum goal of 54 holes will be digested.
According to the KPGA Tour regulations, it can be recognized as an official tournament only when the game is played at least 36 holes. The prize money must also be paid in full if it is held at least 54 holes. The 36-hole competition will pay 75% of the total prize money and 100% of the grand prize points.
If only 18 holes are held, 50% of the prize money will be paid according to the ranking.
Photo courtesy = KPGA
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
