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The PGA Tour on Friday reduced its first playoff event to 54 holes because of the rain and potential damage expected from Hurricane Irene.
New Jersey was under a hurricane warning, and officials feared up to 10 inches of rain could fall on Sunday. That would make it impossible for The Barclays to be a 72-hole tournament, and the aftermath of the storm would keep Plainfield Country Club from being ready even into early next week.
Tournament director Peter Mele also said the volunteers needed to be home to make plans for their families.
Read more: http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/6898661/barclays-cut-54-holes-hurricane-en-route
New Jersey was under a hurricane warning, and officials feared up to 10 inches of rain could fall on Sunday. That would make it impossible for The Barclays to be a 72-hole tournament, and the aftermath of the storm would keep Plainfield Country Club from being ready even into early next week.
Tournament director Peter Mele also said the volunteers needed to be home to make plans for their families.
Read more: http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/6898661/barclays-cut-54-holes-hurricane-en-route
