US Women's Open leaders had not started their final rounds when play was suspended for the day due to rain and storms in Houston. Watch the final round live on Monday, coverage starts at 2pm on Sky Sports Golf.
Monday 14 December 2020 13:47, UK
The final round of the US Women's Open will be played on Monday after bad weather wiped out most of Sunday's play in Houston
Tee times had been brought forward for the final day with heavy rain and thunderstorms predicted to arrive during the morning at The Champions Club, and the forecast proved accurate when play was suspended shortly after 9am local time.
The final four groups had yet to tee off when the players were called back to the clubhouse, when they remained for over three-and-a-half hours with the threat of electrical activity still in the air.
United States Golf Association officials were left with no option but to abandon play for the day, with the final round resuming on Monday morning at 9am - 2pm GMT.
A USGA statement read: "Final round play at the 75th US Women's Open has been suspended for the remainder of the day due to course conditions and anticipated inclement weather this afternoon.
"Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas, has received .73 inches of rain in the past 24 hours."
Tournament director John Bodenhamer insisted his team and the Champions Club groundstaff did everything possible to get play restarted on Sunday, but the condition of the course and safety aspects for players and officials forced their hand.
"We want to ensure course conditions are worthy of crowning a major champion," said John Bodenhamer.
Watch the final round live on Sky Sports Golf. Coverage begins as play resumes at 2pm.
