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Play cancelled due to bad weather

Heavy rain and thick fog forced the second round of the US$80,000 LAGT Macau Championship to be cancelled.

The tell-tale signs of a cancellation was evident as play started two hours later due to thick fog and heavy rain.

Play then resumed at 1.30pm but was again called off at 3pm as thick fog enveloped the Macau Golf and Country Club that is located on a hill.

Tournament referee Douglas Logan then cancelled play and briefed the players on the next course of action.

He said the second round scores of some players who have already teed off would not be counted.

“It will be a fresh start tomorrow. The tee times will be drawn based on the results of the first round. I know it was a horrible day for all of you, the waiting and the disappointment for some players who started off very well in the second round. We cannot do anything when Mother Nature intervenes,” said Logan.

Ladies Asian Golf Tour (LAGT) chief commissioner Koichi Kato then said the prize money would be tagged at 50 and ties position.

Meanwhile, Ji Eun-hee of Korea was the biggest loser. The 22-year-old, who played one-under 70 (par-71 course) in the first round yesterday shot to the top after posting three birdies in six holes that she had finished for a joint total of 4-under for 24 holes when play was cancelled.

“I had a very good start, hitting the ball very well and slowly gaining momentum. I’m really disappointed that the second round was cancelled. Too bad the weather halted my progress. I hope to keep this momentum going tomorrow,” she said.

March 23, 2006