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PGA could have handled weather woes better

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. – Golf is an outdoor sport and as such is subject to the worst Mother Nature can throw our way. Rounds are delayed, suspended and resumed with regularity and those who follow the circus from city to city accept that as an occupational hazard.

What shouldn’t be accepted, however, is a curious indifference to the facts on the ground. Storms have been in the forecast this week since players arrived for this week’s PGA Championship. Officials acknowledged as much, albeit with a healthy amount of optimism.

“I am so excited for the championship to come tomorrow.