Taylor Pendrith Leads Despite Windy Delays at Shriners Children's Open

Canadian golfer Taylor Pendrith retained his lead after weather challenges paused the Shriners Children's Open. A strong wind delayed the tournament and impacted play, but Pendrith completed only six holes to stay ahead. Players faced difficult conditions, with gusts nearing 50 mph, as Kurt Kitayama and others kept competitive in the field.

Canadian golfer Taylor Pendrith maintained his early lead at the Shriners Children's Open following a first-day score of 10-under 61. Pendrith played just six holes on the second day before darkness halted proceedings, managing to avoid the fierce winds that wreaked havoc during the day, causing a four-hour delay and challenging conditions for the field.

Pendrith remains 10-under, marking his scorecard with four pars, a birdie, and a bogey in a short day of play. He currently leads by one stroke over Filipino golfer Rico Hoey, who scored a 15-foot eagle putt on his final hole. Las Vegas resident Kurt Kitayama, noted for his resilience, completed a bogey-free round of 68 despite gusts up to 40 mph, joining a competitive group at 8-under 134.

With Friday's start delayed due to winds reaching 50 mph, safety concerns kept spectators from TPC Summerlin. The challenging conditions impacted play, notably for Joseph Bramlett, who registered a triple bogey after a five-putt on the 10th hole. Pierceson Coody delivered the standout round of the day, achieving eight birdies for a round of 65, recovering from an initial 72 to sit at 5-under 137. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)