DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Players will need a third day to complete the first round at the Nelson Mandela Championship after rain again disrupted the European Tour event’s schedule.
After a seven-hour delay on Wednesday, only a little more than four hours’ play was possible on Thursday before the Mount Edgecombe course became unplayable again because of a heavy downpour.
Englishman Daniel Brooks was still the clubhouse leader after an 8-under 62. Three Frenchmen were right behind, with Francois Camels second after a 63 while Edouard Dubois and Romain Wattel were two shots off the lead.
South Africa’s Oliver Bekker also moved to 6 under through 14 holes before players were called off again. More than 50 players were still to complete their first rounds.
