Typhoon Kong-rey reduces LPGA tourney to three rounds

LPGA announces plans to reduce tournament to 54 holes due to inclement weather

The 2023 Honda LPGA Thailand was reduced to 54 holes on Thursday due to inclement weather caused by Typhoon Kong-rey.

The tournament, which was originally scheduled for 72 holes, will now be played over three rounds.

The first round was suspended due to heavy rain on Wednesday, and play was not able to resume until Thursday morning. The second round was also suspended due to rain, and play was not able to resume until Friday morning.

The third and final round will be played on Saturday.

Tournament officials made the decision to reduce the tournament to 54 holes in order to ensure the safety of the players and spectators.

The tournament is being played at the Siam Country Club in Pattaya, Thailand.

The Honda LPGA Thailand is one of the most prestigious events on the LPGA Tour. It is a major championship and is one of the five tournaments that make up the LPGA's Grand Slam.

The tournament was first played in 2006, and has been won by some of the biggest names in women's golf, including Annika Sorenstam, Lorena Ochoa, and Yani Tseng.

The defending champion is Nasa Hataoka of Japan.

The tournament is a popular event with fans, and is one of the most well-attended events on the LPGA Tour.

The tournament is also an important event for the Thai economy, and is estimated to generate millions of dollars in revenue.