STRAFFAN, Ireland (AP) -- Rory McIlroy could be on the cusp of his first Irish Open victory if the heavens permit him to finish.
Lightning storms bedeviled Saturday's third round at the K Club. Tournament organizers suspended play for the night with McIlroy ready to tee off the 16th hole holding a three-stroke lead over Masters champion Danny Willett.
A visibly exasperated McIlroy protested to officials amid bucketing rain that fading light meant he couldn't see the course properly.
Officials had already suspended play twice and evacuated the course for nearly four hours as lightning posed a danger to the 65-strong field and 20,000 spectators.