Overview
- The season opener at Lake Nona was shortened to 54 holes after wind and record overnight lows hardened the course and officials ruled out a final round.
- Commissioner Craig Kessler took responsibility, citing injury risk on frozen turf and apologizing to players in a letter.
- He conceded the tour was unprepared for a Monday finish and said viable alternatives should have been considered.
- Kessler pledged reforms, including clearer decision principles, stronger contingency planning, and faster, more transparent communications.
- Players and media questioned the call—especially given improved Monday forecasts—as Nelly Korda’s 54-hole victory stood heading into the Feb. 19 Thailand event.