JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Even as rain continued to fall, officials planned to start Round 4 at The Northern Trust at 7:30 a.m. ET on Monday at Liberty National.
Sunday’s play was washed out by Hurricane Henri, which came ashore early Sunday and dumped an estimated 6 inches of rain across the area.
If officials are able to begin the final round at 7:30 a.m. off the first and 10th tees the leaders will tee off at 9:42 a.m., a group that will include co-leaders Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith along with Erik van Rooyen.
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The forecast for Monday could present another problem with an 86-percent chance of rain at 8 a.m. and flash flood warnings across the area.
Players were informed late Sunday that PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan adjusted the circuit’s policy and could push the event’s finish beyond Monday, if necessary.
Update to @TheNTGolf plan. Looks like a Tuesday finish might be possible. pic.twitter.com/6qdNnoVGBI
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“The commissioner has the authority to modify a regulation if he deems it in the interest of the game of golf, the host organizations, the public or the players,” the memo to players read.
Officials hope to finish 72 holes on Monday, but could push the finish if weather demands. Normally, an event would be reduced to 54 holes if half the field doesn’t complete 72 holes on Monday. Under the adjusted policy, officials are able to push the finish to Tuesday or beyond regardless of how much golf is played on Monday.
“Play will be allowed to extend beyond Monday as is deemed necessary in order to complete 72 holes of competition, without regard to how much play is completed on Monday,” the memo read.
Officials also announced that they will not allow spectators on the course Monday because of excessive rain and a forecast that called for another 1 to 2 inches overnight.