Fading light forces suspension of DP World India Championship second round
The second round of the DP World India Championship was suspended due to bad light, following earlier torrential rain delays that impacted the opening round. Rory McIlroy, bidding for a record-equalling Race to Dubai title, was four under par through four holes when play was halted.
Why it matters
This event is a significant part of the DP World Tour, impacting the Race to Dubai standings, and involves prominent golfers like Rory McIlroy. Weather-related delays can significantly affect tournament outcomes and player performance.
The second round of the DP World India Championship was suspended because of bad light, with Rory McIlroy having only been able to play four holes.
Torrential rain in New Delhi had seen a five-hour delay to the opening round on Thursday, and there was more frustrations for those still out on the course when play was halted just before 6pm local time. The second round is scheduled to restart at 6.45am on Saturday.
McIlroy, who is bidding to win the Race to Dubai title for a record-equalling eighth time, had completed a two-under-par 70 on Thursday, and opened with an eagle on the first to sit at four under for the tournament when play was stopped.
Rory McIlroy sits four under after opening the second round with an eagle (Getty)
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