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LPGA Cuts Tournament of Champions to 54 Holes as Freeze Halts Play at Lake Nona

Officials cited unsafe conditions with a poor Monday forecast, leaving no viable path to 72 holes.

Overview

  • Tournament officials canceled the final round and declared the event a 54-hole competition after frigid temperatures and strong winds persisted in Orlando.
  • Nelly Korda holds a three-shot lead after a third-round 64, with eight players still finishing their third rounds when play was stopped.
  • Amy Yang trails by three with two holes remaining, while Lydia Ko and Youmin Hwang are five back, and the leader after all third rounds conclude will be the champion.
  • The LPGA said similar conditions expected Monday would likely prevent completion of 72 holes, prompting the decision to shorten the tournament.
  • A pre-scheduled celebrity nine-hole session went ahead Sunday morning as pros were delayed, drawing criticism from Annika Sorenstam, who said the course felt playable.