HAINAN ISLAND, China (AP) β South Africa’s Lee-Anne Pace had a four-stroke lead Sunday in the Blue Bay LPGA when final-round play was suspended because of darkness.
Pace had five holes left when the round was stopped. Rain delayed play for nearly four hours with the leaders halfway through the round, leading to a Monday finish in the tournament cut from 72 to 54 holes after play was washed out Friday.
Tied with American Jessica Korda at 11 under entering the round, the 33-year Pace made three front-nine birdies and holed a 15-foot birdie putt on the par-4 12th.
Pace is seeking her first LPGA Tour title and second victory in eight days after winning the Ladies European Tour’s South African Women’s Open last Sunday.
Michelle Wie was second, also with five holes left.
