At A Glance
- LIPA, Batangas -- The opening round of the three-day ICTSI Intercollegiate Tour (IIT) Finals at Summit Point Golf and Country Club here has been cancelled due to heavy rains and unsafe playing conditions brought on by Typhoon Nando.
LIPA, Batangas -- The opening round of the three-day ICTSI Intercollegiate Tour (IIT) Finals at Summit Point Golf and Country Club here has been cancelled due to heavy rains and unsafe playing conditions brought on by Typhoon Nando.
In a statement, the organizing Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc. (PGTI) said the decision was made to protect the safety of players, tournament staff, and spectators and to preserve the integrity of the competition.
"To ensure everyone’s safety and the best possible playing conditions, the management has decided to reduce the tournament to 2 Rounds (36 holes). Tomorrow's round is cancelled. Round 1 will instead start on Wednesday, Sept. 24, and will end on Thursday," said the PGTI in a statement.
We thank you for your patience and understanding.
Persistent downpours have created hazards not only for players but also for caddies, officials and course personnel. Tournament organizers stressed that proceeding under such conditions could compromise both player welfare and the quality of play.
Weather permitting, the opening round is now set to fire off on Wednesday (Sept. 24) and conclude on Thursday. Officials remain hopeful that improving weather will allow the championship to proceed as planned, albeit in a shortened format.
PGTI will continue to monitor conditions closely and will issue further advisories should the typhoon’s impact linger.