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| Play suspended at stormy US Open Posted: 13 Jun 2013 09:16 AM PDT
The siren sounded after just under two hours of play had been possible at rain-softened Merion Golf Club where severe thunderstorms and high winds have been forecast for later in the day. Englishman Ian Poulter was the early leader in the year's second major at three under par, having birdied his first three holes after teeing off at the par-four 11th. Long-hitting Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts, South Africans Charl Schwartzel and Tim Clark and American Charley Hoffman were knotted at two under. Colsaerts had competed seven holes, Schwartzel and Clark were through four and Hoffman two. Englishman Justin Rose had lined up a slick 15-foot downhill birdie putt at the par-four 15th shortly before play was suspended. After barely touching the ball, he watched as his birdie attempt rolled two feet past the hole and then horseshoed out with his par putt to slip to one over for the round before the siren sounded to halt play. Tournament favourite and world number one Tiger Woods was among the late starters, set to tee off with second-ranked Rory McIlroy and Masters champion Adam Scott on the first tee at 1:14 p.m. (1714 GMT) in the most eye-catching trio of the day. However, Woods and company may not even tee off today with a derecho, a widespread windstorm associated with a fast-moving band of severe thunderstorms, expected to hit the Philadelphia area in the afternooon. As much as three inches (7.6 cms) of rain has been forecast for the day, and Merion Golf Club's iconic par-70 East Course has already been saturated with more than six inches since Friday. Though the layout drains extremely well, the biggest concern for organisers is the green and greenside bunker at the 11th hole, the lowest point on the course. Extra care has been taken over the location of pin positions on greens more susceptible to puddles, while the safety of players and spectators has been paramount in contingency plans. — Reuters |
| FAM allocates 30,000 tickets each to Kelantan, Johor DT Posted: 13 Jun 2013 07:25 AM PDT  KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has allocated 30,000 tickets each to FA Cup finalists Kelantan and Johor Darul Takzim (Johor DT). Organising chairman for the FA Cup final at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on June 29, Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin said another 27,000 tickets would be sold at the National Stadium on June 28, starting 9am. "The distribution of tickets to both teams will start on June 24 and the respective states can sell the tickets at their own chosen locations," he told reporters after chairing a committee meeting at Wisma FAM, Kelana Jaya, here, today. Hamidin who is also the chairman of the FAM Competitions Committee said each individual is allowed to buy only four tickets, priced at RM40 for adults and RM5 for children below 12. He said to avoid traffic congestion and any untoward incidents between fans and supporters, parking for vehicles would be designated at two separate locations. Kelantan fans and supporters will be required to park their cars or bus at the Bukit Jalil LRT Station and the National Stadium's A and B parking lots while Johor DT will be required to park at the Technology Park Malaysia (TPM), Bukit Jalil and E parking lots in the stadium. Hamidin said the FAM was also offering RM1,000 cash for any individual who detains fans or supporters who create trouble or release flares or fire crackers. "We have also sought the services of 200 supporters from each team to become marshals on the day to control the crowd and ensure security at the stadium," he said. Meanwhile, Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order director Datuk Seri Wira Salleh Mat Rasid said 1,500 police personnel would be on duty during the final and complimented by 500 Rela members. – Bernama |
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