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June 24, 2008

Emergency plan put into action at the CVS

We are switching modes here at the CVS Caremark Classic from sports to weather reporting.

At 12:40 p.m., a half hour after play was halted, the rain finally arrived. It is pouring right now.

For the pat half hour, the skies have been very overcast and there have been numerous rumbles of thunder. But fans have had plenty of time to get to safety before anything major happened.

``Safety is our first priority,’’ tournament officials said in a statement issued at 12:45, ``both for our guests and the players, and our well-established weather safety plan in being put into action.

``We are monitoring the weather and, should it be needed, transportation is ready and available for all attendees. We are working closely with our on-site PGA Tour rules official to make a final decision regarding the continuation of play,’’ the statement said.

Several tournament officials were seen in the parking lot adjacent to the clubhouse, all maintaining contact with various departments. The weather cell is fairly large and could be a factor for another hour, one of the officials said.

The delay is a problem since many of the players are scheduled to fly to other tournaments this afternoon. The women’s team of Laura Diaz and Nicole Castrale has a 3:30 p.m. flight scheduled to Minnesota where the women’s U.S. Open begins Thursday.

A number of the men, including Rocco Mediate, are scheduled to leave for the Buick Open that begins play in Grand Blanc, Mi., Thursday.

As it is, six of the 10 teams are tied at 15-under. Teams have from five to eight holes to play.

Posted by Paul Kenyon  at 12:52 PM to Paul Kenyon on Golf | Permalink

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