Rain delays the British Open

Spectators in a grandstand watch play in the morning sunshine on day two of the 2015 British Open Golf Championship on The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland, on July 17, 2015. Torrential early rain left its mark on the Old Course at St Andrews as play was suspended for more than three hours and continued to have an effect when play restarted. The delay may mean that the later starters will be unable to complete their second round by day’s end. (AFP Photo/Adrian Dennis)

Deep puddles form on the 18th hole as heavy rain suspends play during day two of The British Open Championship 2015 at St Andrews in Fife Friday July 17, 2015. (Danny Lawson/PA via AP)

Deep puddles form on the 18th hole as heavy rain suspends play during day two of The British Open Championship 2015 at St Andrews in Fife Friday, July 17, 2015. (Danny Lawson/PA via AP)

Pools of water collect on the course as play is suspended due to rain during the second round of the British Open Golf Championship at the Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland, Friday, July 17, 2015. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Groundskeepers clear rain water from the tenth green after rain delayed play during the second round of the British Open Golf Championship at the Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland, Friday, July 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Groundskeepers use rollers to clear excess water from the first tee after play was delayed by rain during the second round of the British Open Golf Championship at the Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland, Friday, July 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

A groundskeeper uses rollers to clear excess water after play was delayed by rain during the second round of the British Open Golf Championship at the Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland, Friday, July 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Rain water gathers on the first green after play was suspended due to rain during the second round of the British Open Golf Championship at the Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland, Friday, July 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

A worker lays down pipes to clear excess water on the course as rain delays play during the second round of the British Open Golf Championship at the Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland, Friday, July 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Groundskeepers use rollers to clear excess water after play was delayed by rain during the second round of the British Open Golf Championship at the Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland, Friday, July 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

A photographer walks on hole one as pools of water collect after play was suspended due to rain during the second round of the British Open Golf Championship at the Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland, Friday, July 17, 2015. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Birds flock to a rain pool on the 18th hole during the second round of the British Open Golf Championship at the Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland, Friday, July 17, 2015. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

People walk through the rain and wind as play is suspended during the second round of the British Open Golf Championship at the Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland, Friday, July 17, 2015. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Security officer Willard Hunter stands in the rain as play is suspended due to rain during the second round of the British Open Golf Championship at the Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland, Friday, July 17, 2015. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Pools of water collect on the course as play is suspended due to rain during the second round of the British Open Golf Championship at the Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland, Friday, July 17, 2015. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Gulls enjoy the water-logged 1st fairway after heavy rain make the course unplayable early on the second day of the 2015 British Open Golf Championship on The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland, on July 17, 2015. By 8:00 p.m. large puddles had formed on the Old Course’s fairways and greens as the deluge continued and director of greenkeeping Gordon Moir said that no time could yet be set for play to resume. (AFP Photo/Glyn Kirk)

Australia’s Steven Bowditch releases his club as he watches his shot from the 6th tee during his second round on day two of the 2015 British Open Golf Championship on The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland, on July 17, 2015. Torrential early rain left its mark on the Old Course at St Andrews as play was suspended for more than three hours and continued to have an effect when play restarted. The delay may mean that the later starters will be unable to complete their second round by day’s end. (AFP Photo/Glyn Kirk)

US golfer Zach Johnson plays from the 3rd tee during his second round on day two of the 2015 British Open Golf Championship on The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland, on July 17, 2015. Torrential early rain left its mark on the Old Course at St Andrews as play was suspended for more than three hours and continued to have an effect when play restarted. The delay may mean that the later starters will be unable to complete their second round by day’s end. (AFP Photo/Adrian Dennis)

India’s Anirban Lahiri watches his drive from the 6th tee during his second round on day two of the 2015 British Open Golf Championship on The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland, on July 17, 2015. Torrential early rain left its mark on the Old Course at St Andrews as play was suspended for more than three hours and continued to have an effect when play restarted. The delay may mean that the later starters will be unable to complete their second round by day’s end. (AFP Photo/Glyn Kirk)

Groundsmen sweep water into the Swilcan Burn from the 1st fairway, after heavy rain make the course unplayable early on the second day of the 2015 British Open Golf Championship on The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland, on July 17, 2015. By 8:00 p.m. (0700GMT) large puddles had formed on the Old Course’s fairways and greens as the deluge continued and director of greenkeeping Gordon Moir said that no time could yet be set for play to resume. (AFP Photo/Adrian Dennis)

Spectators shelter under umbrellas as heavy rain make the course unplayable early on the second day of the 2015 British Open Golf Championship on The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland, on July 17, 2015. By 8:00 p.m. (0700GMT) large puddles had formed on the Old Course’s fairways and greens as the deluge continued and director of greenkeeping Gordon Moir said that no time could yet be set for play to resume. (AFP Photo/Adrian Dennis)

Groundsmen sweep water into the Swilcan Burn from the 1st fairway, after heavy rain make the course unplayable early on the second day of the 2015 British Open Golf Championship on The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland, on July 17, 2015. By 8:00 p.m. (0700GMT) large puddles had formed on the Old Course’s fairways and greens as the deluge continued and director of greenkeeping Gordon Moir said that no time could yet be set for play to resume. (AFP Photo/Adrian Dennis)

Groundsmen sweep water into the Swilcan Burn from the 1st fairway, after heavy rain make the course unplayable early on the second day of the 2015 British Open Golf Championship on The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland, on July 17, 2015. By 8:00 p.m. large puddles had formed on the Old Course’s fairways and greens as the deluge continued and director of greenkeeping Gordon Moir said that no time could yet be set for play to resume. (AFP Photo/Adrian Dennis)

A groundsman sweeps water into the Swilcan Burn from the 1st fairway, after heavy rain make the course unplayable early on the second day of the 2015 British Open Golf Championship on The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland, on July 17, 2015. By 8:00 p.m. large puddles had formed on the Old Course’s fairways and greens as the deluge continued and director of greenkeeping Gordon Moir said that no time could yet be set for play to resume. (AFP Photo/Glyn Kirk)

Standing water is seen on the 1st green after heavy rain make the course unplayable early on the second day of the 2015 British Open Golf Championship on The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland, on July 17, 2015. By 8:00 p.m. large puddles had formed on the Old Course’s fairways and greens as the deluge continued and director of greenkeeping Gordon Moir said that no time could yet be set for play to resume. (AFP Photo/Ben Stansall)

A gull joys the water-logged 1st fairway after heavy rain make the course unplayable early on the second day of the 2015 British Open Golf Championship on The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland, on July 17, 2015. By 8:00 p.m. (0700GMT) large puddles had formed on the Old Course’s fairways and greens as the deluge continued and director of greenkeeping Gordon Moir said that no time could yet be set for play to resume. (AFP Photo/Ben Stansall)

Gulls enjoy the water-logged 1st fairway as standing water is seen on the 1st green behind after heavy rain make the course unplayable early on the second day of the 2015 British Open Golf Championship on The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland, on July 17, 2015. By 8:00 p.m. large puddles had formed on the Old Course’s fairways and greens as the deluge continued and director of greenkeeping Gordon Moir said that no time could yet be set for play to resume. (AFP Photo/Glyn Kirk)

Gulls enjoy the water-logged 1st fairway as a course official walks past after heavy rain make the course unplayable early on the second day of the 2015 British Open Golf Championship on The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland, on July 17, 2015. By 8:00 p.m. large puddles had formed on the Old Course’s fairways and greens as the deluge continued and director of greenkeeping Gordon Moir said that no time could yet be set for play to resume. (AFP Photo/Ben Stansall)

Rain delays the British Open

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