Wildfire Causes Golf Tournament to Be Suspended in Surrey, England
By Stephen Douglas | Aug 07 2020
The Rose Ladies Grand Final at Wentworth has been suspended because of a wildfire that is creeping toward the course. Images and video of the fire looming near the course are absolutely incredible. The fire was first reported around 12:30 p.m local time, an hour before the third round began. The course has been evacuated.
Play has been suspended at the #RoseLadiesSeries Grand Final at Wentworth due to a nearby fire. Head to @SkySportsNews for the latest updates. pic.twitter.com/JBb6dWMdyK
— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) August 7, 2020
The fire is closest to the 10th hole and smoke can be seen for miles.
Our Final Group today at 1:42pm @alicehewsongolf @georgiahall96 @HullCharley ? digital scoreboards and signage by @NGL_GOLF and @GolfGenius free app download and enter GGID: RLSFINAL pic.twitter.com/CnBkzD9GXM
— The Rose Ladies Series (@RoseLadiesGolf) August 7, 2020
The Wentworth West Course is located Virginia Water, Surrey, on the outskirts of London, about nine miles south of Windsor Castle. It was originally opened in 1926, and a course redesign by Ernie Els was completed in 2017.