Jay Monahan’s Biggest Nightmare Strikes Again, PGA Tour Left With No Answer to Continuing Dilemma

The PGA tour finds itself ensnared by the curse, as the first major of the season fell victim to its effects. Not only did the Masters face cancellation, but multiple PGA Tour tournaments, including the PGA Tour Champions event, the Invited Celebrity Classic, at the Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas, also had to be canceled due to the unforgiving impact of the weather.

Amid regrettable circumstances, uncertainty loomed over THE CJ Cup Byron Nelson as rain hit McKinney, Texas, before the PGA Tour reached TPC Craig Ranch. Thursday’s forecast indicated a 90% chance of rain accompanied by thunderstorms. It appears that these conditions have indeed affected the tournament.

Inclement weather has pushed back the first round of THE CJ Cup Byron

The weather forecast indicated anticipated rainfall of .8 to 1.25 inches, prompting defending champion Jason Day to remark, “I would think that we’re going to play probably the ball in hand the whole week.” Now, with the commencement of the first round delayed by at least one hour due to adverse weather conditions, enthusiasts may wonder if Day’s foresight will prove accurate.

Following the postponement, the PGA Tour announced that it slated the R1 tee times for THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson to start at 7:50 a.m. CT. Despite the tournament’s impending resumption, the unpredictable weather may still concern PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan.

Monahan appears to have made the best decisions feasible for the professionals and the tour. However, the commissioner seems to be at a loss when it comes to contending with nature, as the PGA Tour finds itself without a solution to its ongoing dilemma. As uncertainty persists, queries are already arising regarding the forthcoming rounds.

What does the weather forecast indicate for the upcoming rounds?

The forecast predicts a 30% chance of rain on Friday, which may seem relatively low. With wind speeds of 10 to 15 mph, cloud formations may shift, possibly increasing rainfall chances. It appears the second round might have the lowest chance of rain thus far. Saturday’s round is expected to experience afternoon thunderstorms, with a 40% chance of rain and an overall rainfall forecast of 0.2 to 0.4 inches.

Sunday’s beginning seems ordinary, but as the day advances, there will be a 50% chance of rain, placing the final round’s fate in the hands of the weather gods. As these delays persist, the PGA Tour commissioner has yet to find a solution to address the situation. What are your thoughts? Do you think the weather could cause further delays in the upcoming rounds?