The third round of the LPGA’s 2024 Toto Japan Classic was canceled on Saturday thanks to heavy rains and storms from Typhoon Kong-rey. The tournament now will be 54 holes, with a champion crowned on Sunday.
Through two rounds, Hana Wakimoto of Japan holds a two-shot lead at 13 under over Yealimi Noh and Ariya Jutanugarn. Wakimoto posted a bogey-free 9-under 63 on Thursday before a 4-under 68 on Friday.
As for some of the big names, Korea’s Jin Young Ko is tied for fifth at 9 under, four back of the lead, Japan’s Yuka Saso is tied for eighth at 8 under, five back, and Linn Grant is 6 under, tied for 21st.
The LPGA Rules, JLPGA Rules and Seta Golf Course teams have assessed the golf course and have determined that Seta Golf Course will be closed on Saturday due to the effects of Tropical Storm Kong-Rey.
The third round of the TOTO Japan Classic is suspended until Sunday, Nov. 3,…
— LPGA (@LPGA) November 1, 2024
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