The long hours of play have been a topic of talk in the golf world. With the PGA Tour events extended with over 5 hours of play in the final round. It has become a worry for the league. The last event, i.e., the Farmers Insurance Open, which took 5 hours 29 minutes to conclude in the final round, took the attention of fans and the entire golf world. But it isn’t just the worry for the PGA Tour as the curse has been passed on to the International Series India event.

The event featuring Bryson DeChambeau‘s debut on the course along with ex-LIV golfer Eugenio Chacarra and 13 other LIV players tee-ed off on January 30th for the first round. The field has been reduced to 108 players considering the less daylight.

Even though, after consideration, golfers had to face the extended time duration on the first day. Due to the fading light, the play for the first round is extended for the second day just before the second-round tee-offs. The time for the first round continuation is scheduled for 7:35 AM IST (9:05 PM ET). The second round will begin at 9:05 AM IST (10:35 PM ET).

The details were shared from the official account of the Asian Tour on X. The post read, “Round 1 has been suspended for the day at 6.05pm local time due to fading light.” Continuing the thread, more information for the second day was shared, “Play will resume at 7.35am on Friday and Round 2 is scheduled to start at 9.05am.”

After the disheartening news, there was another update that was shared by Flushing It Golf on X. The post shared Bryson DeChambeau’s dedication to the course. Despite the play being extended, and the course turning into a concert area, the golfer was seen practicing for the next day. He is currently posted at T4 with 2 under par and a total score of 16. Currently, the 24-year-old golfer is leading the first round. But how have the other players faired?

How does the leaderboard look after the first day of International Series India?

After the unlikely delay, the second day will begin two hours early to conclude the first round. Currently, the leaderboard is tied with a 4 under par score by Eugenio Chacarra and Kazuki Higa. While not far away, Aaron Wilkin is placed third with a stroke difference. Following that for the fourth position, Justin Quiban, Danthai Boonma, Joaquin Nieman and Bryson DeChambeau have 2 under-par scores to follow on.

Even though the day had ended, before the second round would tee off, the leaderboard could see an upside-down switch. As Kazuki Hiba has holes 7,8, and 9 to play. Similarly, Aaron Wilki has 5 holes (holes 13-18) left to play. Even Bryson DeChambeau and Joaquin Niemann, who are tied for the fourth position, will tee off with the remaining holes 17 and 18.

With a lot to cover on the second day of the International Series India. What are your predictions for day 2? Who will take the lead in your opinion? Share your predictions with us in the comments section below.