Mayakoba Golf Classic to start on Friday after heavy rain

Heavy rain led to the start of the Mayakoba Golf Classic being pushed back to Friday.

The start of the Mayakoba Golf Classic has been pushed back to Friday after heavy rain in Playa del Carmen.

After initially delaying the start of play on Thursday, the PGA Tour later announced round one would begin on Friday.

“Due to wet course conditions and the likelihood of further storms, the start to R1 of @MayakobaGolf has been postponed until 7 a.m. Friday,” it said, via Twitter.

Rain is again expected on Friday before the weather is forecast to begin clearing on the weekend.

The first round of the @MayakobaGolf has been postponed due to heavy rain in the area.

Play is set to resume at 7 AM ET Friday.

Check the Weather Hub presented by @Travelers for the latest: https://t.co/Qu6Puyj6Tc pic.twitter.com/RtnYvVHIsl

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) November 14, 2019

American Jason Dufner withdrew from the tournament before the opening round and was replaced by Rob Oppenheim.

8.5″ inches of rain since Monday @MayakobaGolf

Bunker repair process:
Shovel
Rake down
Rake up
Repeat pic.twitter.com/7BzIeefykH

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) November 14, 2019