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As Tropical Storm Debby approaches the mid-Atlantic region, the PGA Tour faces unfortunate timing with the Wyndham Championship, the concluding event of the regular season, set to commence in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Thursday. The area is forecasted to receive up to eight inches of rain within the first two days, accompanied by wind gusts potentially reaching 25-30 mph. This situation suggests that logistical challenges in Greensboro may escalate, necessitating additional planning. The circumstances have become concerning enough that the tour announced on Wednesday evening that no spectators would be permitted on the grounds on Thursday.
In this context, we turn to Ken Tackett, an 11-year veteran of the PGA Tour and former jazz drummer, who is currently in his fourth year as the tour’s chief referee. Tackett’s role includes managing situations like the one at the Wyndham Championship, and we contacted him on Wednesday afternoon to gain insight into what to anticipate this week. The following is our conversation, lightly edited for clarity and content.
Golf Digest: What is the current situation there? It appears unfavorable for Thursday.
Ken Tackett: As you might expect, we have been engaged in planning discussions and exploring various scenarios. Regarding the weather, there is some divergence in the forecasts. If you had asked me yesterday, I would have suggested that we might be able to play some golf on Thursday before any interruptions; however, this morning, that outlook seemed less optimistic. The latest updates indicate differing opinions on the amount of rain we might receive early on, but there remains a chance for some golf. If we can manage to play for three or four hours in the morning, it could be advantageous for us to potentially complete the tournament by Sunday. The principle remains: play golf whenever the opportunity arises.
This may seem like a simplistic question, but if we encounter heavy rain without thunder or lightning, is there a specific threshold at which you determine that the conditions are too severe to continue? Is there a scientific basis for this decision, or is it more of a subjective judgment?
