Caddie Ricky Elliott keeps the rain off Brooks Koepka as he studies a putt on the 11th green during the first round of The Players Championship. Photo: USA Today Sports
Caddie Ricky Elliott keeps the rain off Brooks Koepka as he studies a putt on the 11th green during the first round of The Players Championship. Photo: USA Today Sports
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The Players Championship: Rain forces likely Monday day finish as ‘soaked’ course reaches an ‘unplayable point’

  • ‘The golf course has just reached a point of saturation, and unfortunately the weather conditions are not providing us any relief,’ said tournament chief referee Gary Young
  • Bad weather prevented 46 golfers from completing their first rounds, including defending champion Justin Thomas and 2019 winner Rory McIlroy

Caddie Ricky Elliott keeps the rain off Brooks Koepka as he studies a putt on the 11th green during the first round of The Players Championship. Photo: USA Today Sports
Caddie Ricky Elliott keeps the rain off Brooks Koepka as he studies a putt on the 11th green during the first round of The Players Championship. Photo: USA Today Sports
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