The first round of the Allianz Ladies Slovak Open has been suspended until 6.30am on Friday, due to a persistent electrical storm at Gray Bear Golf Course at Tále ski, golf and hotel resort. First round play was halted Thursday when lightning was detected within the vicinity of the mountain valley and the skies quickly darkened leading to a thunderstorm and heavy rain. Sweden’s Linda Wessberg grabbed the early lead with a four-under-par 68, carding four birdies at the 14th, 15th, 17th and 18th holes. She then played the front nine in even par 35 after a birdie at the second and a bogey at the fifth.
England’s Laura Davies, twice a winner on Tour this year, fired a 70 and is two shots off the pace. She played the back nine in one-under but missed a fantastic eagle opportunity from three feet on the tricky 18th green, having played a spectacular iron shot in.
Rebecca Coakley completed her round earlier in the day and signed for a 76 to finish 4 over.
Hazel Kavanagh finished her round with a 78 with two double bogeys on the 2nd and eighth holes the major setback.
Tara Delaney and Martina Gillen were through 6 holes when played was suspended and are both 3 over.
The Ladies Slovak Open will see 126 players compete over four rounds of stroke play for a purse of €350,000, with a first prize of €52,500.
