Johannesburg Open hit by thunder and lightning storm

EARLY START SUNDAY AFTER PLAY

SUSPENDED FOR THE DAY

Play in the third round of the Johannesburg Open at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club, South Africa was suspended because of a thunder and lightning storm over the course.

It was later decided not to resume play today.
The third round will be completed on Sunday when play will commence at 6.45am.

It is hoped, weather permitting, that the fourth and final round will be completed on Sunday.
Euan Little from Portpatrick had completed his third round before the players were called in off the course.
COMPLETED THIRD-ROUND TOTAL
208 (-6) Euan Little (Sco) 67 71 70.

POSITIONS AT SUSPENSION
-12 Ariel Canete (Arg) after nine holes.
-11 Andrew McLardy (SAf) after 11 holes.
-11 Hennie Otto (SAf) after eight holes.
-10 Edoardo Molinari (Ita) after 10 holes.
Other position:
-7 Alastair Forsyth (Sco) after 11 holes (jt 17th)