Spain's rising golf talent Sebastian Garcia held a two-shot lead with three holes remaining when a sudden hailstorm cut short the opening day of the Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane on Thursday.
Despite being relatively unknown on the international scene, Garcia delivered a strong performance that placed him ahead of his competitors before the weather interruption. The severe conditions forced tournament officials to suspend play for the rest of the day, leaving several players unable to complete their rounds.
"Garcia was leading by two strokes when play was stopped due to hail at the Royal Queensland Golf Club," tournament officials confirmed.
Further updates on the resumption schedule are expected once conditions improve.
Author’s summary:
Sebastian Garcia led the Australian PGA by two shots before hail disrupted the first round in Brisbane, showcasing a promising start from the Spanish golfer.