The horn sounded, and players evacuated the course at 12:42 p.m. ET, about halfway through the opening round of the Fuccillo Kia Classic of NY with only a handful of players in the field of 144 having completed the round. Tournament play was eventually suspended for the day at Capital Hills at Albany due to thunderstorms and heavy rains at 2:35 p.m. ET.
Katie Kempter is the clubhouse leader, having posted a 4-under-par to sit atop the leaderboard, after completing the first round before the weather rolled in and the stoppage of play.
Elizabeth Tong and Stephanie Na are also 4-under-par on the day, but have a few holes to play when the tournament resumes on Saturday.
UPDATE 2:35 PM: Play suspended for the Day. Update to follow regarding the resumption of play on Saturday.
UPDATE 2:16 PM: Play remains suspended due to continued storms in the area. Update to follow at approximately 3:00 p.m.
UPDATE 1:50 PM: Play remains suspended due to continued lightning in the area. Update to follow at approximately 2:15 p.m.
UPDATE 1:30 PM: Play remains suspended and practice facilities remain closed due to continued lightning in the area. Update to follow at approximately 1:50 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - Play was suspended in the opening round of the Fuccillo Kia Classic of NY at 12:42 p.m. ET due to continued lightning in the area. We are continuing to monitor weather that is passing through. We will provide an update at approximately 1:30 p.m.
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