Australian PGA Championship Delayed by Heavy Rain

The second round of the Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane has been delayed due to severe flooding at the Royal Queensland course, caused by torrential rain that has inundated the area with 180mm of rain since last Saturday. Tournament officials postponed play, initially scheduled to start at 6 a.m. local time, with a new start time set for at least 8 a.m. Competitors expressed frustration over the weather disruption, as Elvis Smylie leads the tournament with a score of six-under after the first round. Close behind him are major champion Cameron Smith and former world number one Jason Day, both at four-under. Despite the challenges, players were impressed by the ground staff's efforts to maintain course conditions. More rain is expected Friday, but improved conditions are anticipated for the weekend's continuation of the event.