“RORY McILROY and Co were forced to sprint to clubhouse after the Players Championship was suspended due to thunderstorms. The prestigious golf event in Florida was in its fourth and final round on Sunday. 3 Rory McIlroy sprinted to the clubhouse as the Players Championship was suspended Credit: AP 3 The prestigious golf tournament was”, — write: www.thesun.co.uk
The prestigious golf event in Florida was in its fourth and final round on Sunday.
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Rory McIlroy sprinted to the clubhouse as the Players Championship was suspendedCredit: AP
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The prestigious golf tournament was hit by thunderstorms on the final dayCredit: EPA
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A terrifying warning was read out to fans and players alikeMcIlroy was leading by one shot as he played on the 12th hole.
But fans and players were left panicking as a horn blared at around 1.15pm local time.
Thunder and lightning cracked the sky as rain bucketed down.
And a warning read out: “Seek safe shelter or exit the premises.
“Avoid open areas, hill tops, and trees.”
People did not have to be told twice as the terrifying weather took hold.
Punters charged off the green to take cover from the storm.
While players including McIlroy made a mad dash to the clubhouse for safety.
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The threat of a storm had been present ever since Saturday.
Winds of 30mph had been recorded on Day 3 of the Championship.
But the first two were marked by glorious warm weather.
Temperatures had reached 25 degrees celsius, having been 17 degrees celsius just a week before.
And although the heat remained, strong winds blowing in murky clouds caused the chaotic storms seen on Sunday.