The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship has been cancelled due to heavy rain this weekend and a less-than-desirable forecast.
Dangerous weather conditions suspended play in the second round at 3:25 pm local time on Saturday at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Ark.
"The course received 3.25 (inches) of rain last night and after havingassessed the golf course and consulted with our meteorologist andsuperintendent, the golf course is unplayable," the LPGA said in a statement.
"Based on the weather forecast for the remainder of today and all-day Mondayand Tuesday, it is highly unlikely that 36 holes could be completed to make it an official event.
"As a result, the decision has been made to cancel the remainder of the tournament, with only player's 18-hole score counting."
With scores reverting to 18 holes, the scheduled 54-hole event will be unofficial with no CME points awarded.
The LPGA will later announce how the purse will be distributed.
Sarah Schmelzel and Minami Katsu of Japan each carded an eight-under-par 63 in the first round, while Alison Lee had improved to eight-under after playing her first three holes Saturday in one-under.
Lee, however, will return to seven-under, along with Leona Maguire.
Lilia Vu, Spain's Carlota Ciganda, Japan's Nasa Hataoka and South Korea's Somi Lee were also on that score.
Stephanie Meadow was two-under, six shots off the leader.
