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The PGA Tour 2024 continues, and with it, it reaches a new destination: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, for THE PLAYERS Championship! The defending champion, Scottie Scheffler, will display his championship-level skills alongside other golfers such as Rory McIlroy, Alexander Tyson, Rickie Fowler and others. However, it’s not just players that fans would be looking forward to! Weather would also have the netizens’ attention.

The 2024 season has faced numerous challenges due to unfavorable weather conditions. Recently, Puerto Rico encountered the weather’s wrath, resulting in the postponement of several rounds since day 1. The final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am also faced cancellation due to the weather. The WM Phoenix Open suffered a similar fate, with multiple delays caused by rain. Will TPC Sawgrass and THE PLAYERS Championship encounter the same circumstances?

Will the weather interrupt THE PLAYERS Championship?

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The initial round appears to offer favorable conditions for the pros, as it starts with a modest wind speed of 6 km/h. Although, there is a possibility that the wind could escalate from 7 km/h to 12 km/h.  The increasing wind speed might add some extra difficulty to impacting the trajectory of golf balls. The temperature is expected to be within a comfortable range, but the fluctuating humidity still remains a cause for concern throughout the day.

The humidity levels are anticipated to range from 59% to 95%. It might cause discomfort for the pros, making it hard to tee off and swing. As the day progresses, the clouds are expected to clear, revealing some glimpses of sunlight.

In the second round, the early players are still anticipated to battle the high humidity level. But as the day unfolds, the wind is expected to blow slowly. It is anticipated to show fluctuations between 7 km/h and 22 km/h, which is almost triple the initial speed. The high-speed wind has the potential to affect the arrangement of the clouds, but there are no chances of rain in sight.

 

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With the first and second rounds looking fine with no chances of rain, will the weather be similar during the weekend as well? Well, let us find out!

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Will it rain during the weekend at the TPC Sawgrass?

The third-day forecast anticipates a decrease in wind speed as the day progresses. The winds will probably range betweekm/h and91km/h andkm/h. Despite this, the speed remains lower comto thered to second round. Humidity exhibits some slight variations from the second day but eventually averages to the same. The clouds would be looming over all day, but near 11 a.m., the weather is expected to be bright and sunny. No chances of rain are observed for the entire day.

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The forecast for the fourth round doesn’t deviate much, except for the wind, which is anticipated to reach its peak again by blowing at 22 km/h. The temperature and humidity, seem comparatively similar to the previous rounds. With zero probability of rain, the day will be mildly sunny and cloudy. But adapting to the ever-changing weather will be a key factor for pros competing at THE PLAYERS Championship.

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