The third round of the Memorial Tournament faced interruptions due to thunderstorms, causing a suspension of play. The tournament, held at Muirfield Village in Ohio, features two players, JT Poston and Ryan Gerard, currently sharing the lead.
Thunderstorms Impact Memorial Tournament
At the time of the suspension, both Poston and Gerard were at nine under par, having just reached the sixth green. The hooter sounded, signaling a second thunderstorm warning in the area, leading to a delay.
After a pause lasting one hour and 40 minutes, officials made the decision to halt play for the day. The third round will resume at 07:30 local time (12:30 BST) on Sunday.
Current Standings and Upcoming Schedule
The tournament will follow a structured format for the final round, with players teeing off in groups of three from both the first and tenth tees.
- Leaders: JT Poston, Ryan Gerard (-9)
- Third Place: Sam Burns (-8)
- Fourth Place: Eric Cole (-7)
- Others to Note:
- Tommy Fleetwood (-4)
- Wyndham Clark (-4)
- Keegan Bradley (-4)
- Justin Rose (-2)
- Scottie Scheffler (-1)
- Rory McIlroy (-1)
- Aaron Rai (-1)
World number one Scottie Scheffler seeks to win this event for the third consecutive year. The continuation of the Memorial Tournament promises an exciting conclusion following the weather-related disruptions.
