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December 14, 2020 | 5:14 pm
RAIN forced play to be suspended on Sunday shortly after the final round of the US Womenâs Open began.
Therefore, a champion will be determined on Monday when competition in the final major championship of the year resumes at Champions Golf Clubâs Cypress Creek course in Houston.
The leaders were unable to tee off as thunderstorms moved in on the golf course.
Japanâs Hinako Shibuno, who led after the second and third rounds, holds a 1-shot lead over Amy Olson. Shibuno sits at 4-under-par 209 for three rounds.
Twenty-four of the golfers didnât start their rounds Sunday, or failed to record at least one hole finished. More inclement weather was anticipated when the decision was made to halt play for the rest of the day.
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Rain falls during a weather delay in the final round of the U.S. Women s Open golf tournament, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) David J. Phillip
Players and caddies walk off the course during a weather delay in the final round of the U.S. Women s Open golf tournament, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Eric Gay
Play is temporarily suspended during a weather delay in the final round of the U.S. Women s Open, Sunday in Houston. AP
Modified: 12/13/2020 6:16:09 PM
HOUSTON The latest U.S. Women’s Open on the calendar will last one more day because of relentless rain that drenched Champions Golf Club and forced the USGA to suspend the final round until Monday.