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The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship has been canceled because of heavy rain this weekend and a less-than-desirable forecast, the LPGA introduced Sunday morning.
Dangerous climate situations suspended play within the second spherical at 3:25 p.m. native time on Saturday at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Ark.
‘The course acquired 3.25 (inches) of rain final night time and after having assessed the golf course and consulted with our meteorologist and superintendent, the golf course is unplayable,’ the LPGA mentioned in a press release. ‘Based on the climate forecast for the rest of at this time and all-day Monday and Tuesday, it’s extremely unlikely that 36 holes might be accomplished to make it an official occasion.
‘As a outcome, the choice has been made to cancel the rest of the event, with solely [each] participant’s 18-hole rating counting.’
With scores reverting to 18 holes, the scheduled 54-hole occasion will likely be unofficial with no CME factors awarded. The LPGA will later announce how the purse will likely be distributed.
Sarah Schmelzel and Minami Katsu of Japan every carded an 8-under-par 63 within the first spherical, whereas Alison Lee had improved to eight underneath after enjoying her first three holes Saturday in 1 underneath. Lee, nevertheless, will return to 7-under, together with Lilia Vu, Spain’s Carlota Ciganda, Japan’s Nasa Hataoka, Ireland’s Leona Maguire and South Korea’s Somi Lee.
–Field Level Media