Overview

• Officials halted Round 1 at 5:07 p.m. local time Friday as gale-force winds made play unviable.
• Five players are tied at 1-under par when play was stopped, with Round 1 set to finish before Saturday’s Round 2.
• Forecasts call for gusts up to 25 mph and temperatures climbing into the low 90s, risking further delays and testing stamina.
• Coverage continues to cite conflicting purse totals of $20 million and $25 million, highlighting ongoing reporting discrepancies.
• The field of 54 players in 13 teams plus two wild cards competes in LIV Golf’s 54-hole stroke play format with daily shotgun starts.