The Montecchia Open , tournament scale of the Challenge Tour , has not even been able to start today, Thursday, due to the heavy rain that has fallen over the Golf della Montecchia , scene of the event. In fact, the field appeared this morning flooded and then there has been no way to get players to travel.
A sensational finish from Alexander Bjӧrk, birdieing his last four holes, gave the Swede the first round lead ahead of Ireland’s Gary Hurley and Dutchman Jurrian van der Vaart at Golf della Montecchia as the Montecchia Open by Lyoness finally got under way.
Hurley grabs lead before rain hits at Montecchia Open
Rain once again stopped play at the Montecchia Open by Lyoness but not before Ireland’s Gary Hurley posted the clubhouse target of 14 under par after completing his second round at Golf della Montecchia.
After heavy rain prevented any golf from being played on Thursday, the event was already reduced to 54 holes, with a Monday finish not ruled out if necessary and the majority of afternoon starters still with holes to play before the final round can start.
Gary King held his nerve to seal a maiden Challenge Tour title, birdieing his final hole from the greenside bunker to win the Montecchia Open by Lyoness.
The Englishman knew a four on the 18th hole would be enough for victory but pushed his approach into the sand, short-siding himself and having to leave himself a 15ft putt for birdie.