Golf Showdown Halted by Brisbane's Wild Weather

Sebastian Garcia was on fire at the Australian PGA Championship. He was leading the pack with a seven-under score through 15 holes. But then, the weather had other plans. Dark clouds rolled in, and rain started pouring. Officials had to stop the game for safety. Fans were asked to leave the venue as lightning threatened the area. Garcia's performance was impressive. He came into the tournament with a win in China and two other top-five finishes in his last five games. With two par-fives left in his round, he had a chance to score even lower when play resumed. However, the course conditions might not allow for a record-breaking round. Other top players like Ryan Fox, Wenyi Ding, Tapio Pulkkanen, and Anthony Quayle were also in the mix. They all finished their rounds with a score of four-under. Adam Scott and Min Woo Lee were close behind with a score of three-under. Three-time winner Cameron Smith and defending champion Elvis Smylie both finished at two-under. The tournament saw some exciting moments, including two holes-in-one. Kazuma Kobori's wedge found the 17th hole perfectly, and Daniel Gale won a BMW worth nearly $300, 000 with his shot on the 11th hole. Smith has been working hard to improve his short game. He woke up at 2:45 am for his round and finished with a two-under 69. Smith's putting and chipping were on point, and he made 10 one-putts. He hopes his hard work is paying off. Lee had a bit of bad luck on the final hole. His approach shot hit the flagstick, forcing him to settle for par. Scott, a two-time winner of the event, bogeyed his first and 18th holes. He remains focused and steady, aiming for a strong weekend performance.