Zurich Classic Final Round Suspended Due to Lightning

The final round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans was suspended due to inclement weather after lightning was detected near TPC Louisiana, marking the second consecutive day weather has interrupted play. Play was halted at 3:42 p.m. ET on Sunday, with the team of Andrew Novak and Benn Griffin leading at 29-under-par, having completed the seventh hole, and Jake Knapp and Frankie Capan III in second at 26-under. Saturday’s third round also saw a suspension due to lightning, with numerous teams within a few strokes of the lead when the horn sounded. Forecasts for both days predicted patchy fog, partly cloudy skies, and isolated pop-up showers or weak thunderstorms, with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s and winds increasing in the afternoon. The repeated weather delays are impacting the momentum and scheduling of the tournament, putting pressure on players and organizers to complete the event safely.