Round 1 of 2023 PGA Championship Delayed Due to Frost
The opening round of the 2023 PGA Championship was delayed by almost two hours due to frost at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. The first tee times were scheduled for 7:05 a.m. ET, but the players were not allowed to tee off until 9:55 a.m. ET.
The delay was due to overnight temperatures that dipped below freezing. The frost on the course made it unplayable, and the PGA of America decided to delay the start of the tournament in order to protect the course.
The delay was frustrating for the players, but they understood the decision. “It’s just one of those things,” said Rory McIlroy. “It’s Mother Nature, and we can’t control it.”
The delay also had an impact on the fans. Many of them had arrived early to the course in anticipation of the start of the tournament, but they were forced to wait for several hours before the players were able to tee off.
Despite the delay, the 2023 PGA Championship is still expected to be a great tournament. The field is full of talented players, and the course is in excellent condition. It should be an exciting week of golf in Rochester.
Here is a more detailed look at the delay:
- The PGA of America announced the delay at 6:30 a.m. ET.
- The players were not allowed to warm up on the course until 8:30 a.m. ET.
- The first tee times were pushed back to 9:55 a.m. ET.
- The delay ended at 9:45 a.m. ET.
- The first group teed off at 9:55 a.m. ET.
The delay was a disappointment for the players and fans, but it was the right decision to make in order to protect the course. The 2023 PGA Championship is still expected to be a great tournament, and the players are excited to get started.
