The thunderstorm delayed play at the first round of golf of the 2020 Olympics by 64 minutes, but play resumed at 6:30 p.m. local time at Le Golf National.
The 2020 Olympics golf tournament was delayed on Thursday, August 1, due to a thunderstorm. Play was suspended at 5:26 p.m. local time and resumed at 6:30 p.m. local time.
The delay affected all players in the first round of the tournament. The players were sent to the clubhouse and were not allowed to return to the course until the storm had passed.
Golf Weather Delays the Olympics
The delay did not have a major impact on the tournament. All of the players were able to complete their rounds, and there were no major changes to the leaderboard.
However, the delay did cause some disruption to the tournament schedule. The second round of the tournament was scheduled to begin on Friday, August 2, but it was pushed back to Saturday, August 3.
The weather forecast for the rest of the tournament is mixed. There is a chance of rain on Friday, but the weather is expected to improve over the weekend.
The golf tournament is one of the most popular events at the Olympics. It is always a closely contested event, and the 2020 tournament is expected to be no different.
Some of the top players in the world are competing in the tournament, including Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, and Brooks Koepka.
The tournament is being played at Le Golf National, which is one of the most challenging courses in the world. The course is long and difficult, and it will be a test for even the best players in the world.
The golf tournament is sure to be an exciting event, and it is one that should not be missed.
