Zurich Classic of New Orleans destined for Monday finish

Eventually, someone will win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. But it’s not happening on Sunday.

Rain delays continued on Saturday, leading to the cancellation of play at TPC Louisiana. Play resumed briefly on Sunday morning, but another band of severe storms descended on the course before the weekend field could finish the third round. In fact, joint leaders Brian Stuard and Jhonattan Vegas have only played five holes of Round 3. No player has finished the third round, but Valero Texas Open winner Charley Hoffman and multi-time PGA Tour winner Scott Stallings have completed 14 holes.

Ultimately, officials knew on Saturday that the event was heading for a Monday finish. Sunday’s extended delays merely make the Monday finale an even longer day for the field.

For a PGA Tour event to be considered official, the field must finish 54 holes. The last time a PGA Tour event was considered completed — albeit unofficial — after 36 holes was the 2005 Northern Trust Open (then the Nissan Open). Adam Scott won that week.

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