Play suspended in Vienna

Play was suspended in the final round of the Austrian Open today due to the threat of lightning at Fontana Golf Club.

Sun, 10 Jun, 2007 - 14:38
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Play was suspended in the final round of the Austrian Open today due to the threat of lightning at Fontana Golf Club.

Gathering storm clouds forced the players from the course at 2:20pm local time with Australian Richard Green leading by one shot from Spain’s Miguel Angel Jimenez.

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