Wind forces suspension, reduces Sunnehanna Amateur to 54 holes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 10:33 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
GolfGusts up to 50 mph led to the suspension of the second round at the Sunnehanna Amateur Tournament for Champions on June 19 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Tournament officials announced the event will be cut from 72 holes to 54 for the first time in a decade. Initially, 49 golfers began their second round before the suspension was called at 10:52 a.m. Following discussions, officials determined to cancel the second round entirely, with play now set to resume on June 20. This decision was made due to concerns about certain holes becoming unplayable under the extreme conditions.
- •Gusts reached 50 mph, prompting suspension of play.
- •49 players had started the second round before suspension.
- •Officials decided to cancel the disrupted second round.
- •The entire second round will be played on June 20.
- •This adjustment marks the first time the tournament will be 54 holes.
- 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Wind wreaks havoc at Sunnehanna Amateur, reduces tournament to 54 holes
"JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Gusting winds forced the suspension of Thursday’s second round of the 85th Sunnehanna Amateur Tournament for Champions and prompted officials to shorten the event from 72 holes to 54 for the first time in a decade. Originally, the 49 golfers who played part of their rounds before the tournament was halted at 10:52 a.m. were to complete their rounds Friday, while the remainder ...
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