AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am final round postponed due to weather following Wyndham Clark’s record-breaking performance

Wyndham Clark will have to postpone his attempt to build on his exceptional performance at Pebble Beach as the PGA Tour has decided to delay the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am due to adverse weather conditions along the central coast of California. Despite two initial delays on Sunday morning, the Tour ultimately called off the round for the day.

The Monterey Peninsula faced the threat of wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph, coupled with a storm hitting the coast. This rendered the course entirely unplayable and led to numerous severe weather warnings and watches issued across the state.

As of Sunday afternoon, the final round tee times are rescheduled to commence at 8 a.m. local time on Monday. The tournament, which is the second designated event of the season, features an 80-player field and does not incorporate a cut in 24hscore.

According to chief referee Gary Young, the tournament’s regulations stipulate a commitment to completing 72 holes, even if it means extending play into Monday. Young clarified that if play cannot resume on Sunday, they would reconvene early on Monday morning to reassess the situation. However, he emphasized that they would only commence play on Monday if there’s a reasonable expectation of completing the round on that day. The absolute deadline for starting play on Monday is set at 10:15 a.m.

If the specified deadline is not met, the event will be called off. Young explained that a Tuesday finish is contingent on play resuming on Sunday, which has been ruled out, or if at least half the field completes the fourth round on Monday before play is halted. Notably, the forecast predicts continuous rain on Sunday, with further precipitation expected on Monday.

Young expressed concerns about the already saturated golf course, stating that the decision on Monday hinges on whether the conditions meet the standards for professional golf. The organizers want to ensure that, if play extends to Monday, the golf course maintains the necessary quality standards for conducting a championship of high caliber.

Following an extraordinary performance on Saturday at Pebble Beach, Wyndham Clark currently leads the tournament, positioning himself as the potential winner if the event concludes prematurely. Clark’s outstanding third-round display saw him post a 12-under 60, setting a new course record and securing a one-shot lead over his competitors. The reigning U.S. Open champion showcased his prowess by making nine birdies and two eagles, accumulating just shy of 190 feet of putts—a record since the stat was first tracked in 2003 at Pebble Beach.

Clark’s near-perfect round was marred only by a lone bogey on the par-3 12th, preventing him from achieving a remarkable 59.

Reflecting on his stellar performance, Clark acknowledged the nerves associated with the prospect of shooting 59, even when playing at home. The significance of attempting such a feat in a prestigious event like this intensified the pressure, making the last six holes feel like the climax of a tournament. Despite falling short of the elusive 59, Clark expressed satisfaction with his impressive score of 60.

A potential victory at Pebble Beach would mark Clark’s third triumph on the Tour, the first since his U.S. Open win in Los Angeles last summer. As of now, he holds a one-shot lead over Ludvig Aberg, who sits at 16-under for the week, while Matthieu Pavon is alone in third place at 15-under.

Considering the impending adverse weather conditions and the possibility of the tournament being called off early, Clark acknowledged contemplating this scenario before Saturday’s round. He approached the day with a mindset that treated it as the last opportunity to make a significant impact, acknowledging the rarity of having only 54 holes. Despite the potential for an unusual conclusion, Clark remains cautious and is not solely banking on the event being determined after 54 holes, recognizing the infrequency of such occurrences in professional golf, with the last instance dating back to 2016.