Wyndham Championship bars fans from attending the event's first round, worrying amount of rainfall expected

PGA Tour players are gearing up for the final tournament of the regular season, the Wyndham Championship, at Sedgefield Country Club. The tournament will start with its first round on Thursday, August 8.

However, the officials announced ahead of the Wyndham Championship that fans would not be permitted to attend the first round due to the weather forecast in the area. According to Nuclr Golf on X, 5 inches of rain are expected at the venue; thus, the officials are not allowing fans to enter the venue.

The 2024 Wyndham Championship features a stellar field of some of the best golfers, including Shane Lowry, Sungjae Im, and Billy Horschel. The tournament is important for the players as it’s their last chance to improve their rankings in the FedEx Cup standings and secure a spot in the playoffs.

The first round of the Wyndham Championship is slated to start at 6:50 a.m.ET, with players teeing off on the first and tenth holes simultaneously. Justin Suh, Ben Kohles, and Tyler Alexander will tee off on the first tee, while Maverick McNealy, David Lipsky, and Ryo Hisatsune will start on the tenth hole. It’s a four-day event, which will have a cutline after 36 holes.

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Wyndham Championship 2024 weather report

According to The Weather Network, there is a strong chance of rainfall during the first round of the 2024 Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club. The forecast predicts a high chance of rain throughout the morning, afternoon, and evening on Thursday, with a nearly 100 percent probability of precipitation.

There is also a chance of rain during the second round of the Wyndham Championship on Friday, August 9.

Here is the weather report for the 2024 Wyndham Championship:

Thursday, August 8

Morning

• - Weather: Rain
• - Temperature: 22°C (Feels like 23°C)
• - Wind: 27 km/h NE
• - Wind Gust: 41 km/h
• - Humidity: 98%
• - Pop: 100%
• - Rain: 20-25 mm

Afternoon

• - Weather: Rain at times heavy
• - Temperature: 23°C (Feels like 24°C)
• - Wind: 29 km/h NE
• - Wind Gust: 44 km/h
• - Humidity: 98%
• - Pop: 100%
• - Rain: 50-75 mm

Evening

• - Weather: Rain at times heavy
• - Temperature: 23°C (Feels like 23°C)
• - Wind: 29 km/h E
• - Wind Gust: 44 km/h
• - Humidity: 99%
• - Pop: 100%
• - Rain: 25-30 mm

Overnight

• - Weather: Rain
• - Temperature: 22°C (Feels like 23°C)
• - Wind: 19 km/h S
• - Wind Gust: 28 km/h
• - Humidity: 99%
• - Pop: 90%
• - Rain: 5-10 mm

Friday, August 9

Morning

• - Weather: Rain
• - Temperature: 22°C (Feels like 23°C)
• - Wind: 21 km/h SW
• - Wind Gust: 31 km/h
• - Humidity: 98%
• - Pop: 100%
• - Rain: 15-20 mm

Afternoon

• - Weather: Showers
• - Temperature: 30°C (Feels like 35°C)
• - Wind: 14 km/h W
• - Wind Gust: 22 km/h
• - Humidity: 80%
• - Pop: 100%
• - Rain: ~10 mm

Evening

• - Weather: Clear
• - Temperature: 27°C (Feels like 30°C)
• - Wind: 12 km/h SW
• - Wind Gust: 17 km/h
• - Humidity: 81%
• - Pop: 0%
• - Rain: 0 mm

Overnight

• - Weather: Partly cloudy
• - Temperature: 22°C (Feels like 22°C)
• - Wind: 10 km/h NW
• - Wind Gust: 14 km/h
• - Humidity: 89%
• - Pop: 10%
• - Rain: 0 mm

Saturday, August 10

Morning

• - Weather: A mix of sun and clouds
• - Temperature: 22°C (Feels like 23°C)
• - Wind: 9 km/h N
• - Wind Gust: 14 km/h
• - Humidity: 77%
• - Pop: 20%
• - Rain: 0 mm

Afternoon

• - Weather: A mix of sun and clouds
• - Temperature: 31°C (Feels like 33°C)
• - Wind: 6 km/h NE
• - Wind Gust: 9 km/h
• - Humidity: 56%
• - Pop: 20%
• - Rain: 0 mm

Evening

• - Weather: Partly cloudy
• - Temperature: 27°C (Feels like 29°C)
• - Wind: 7 km/h SE
• - Wind Gust: 11 km/h
• - Humidity: 74%
• - Pop: 20%
• - Rain: 0 mm

Overnight

• - Weather: Cloudy with showers
• - Temperature: 21°C (Feels like 21°C)
• - Wind: 8 km/h NE
• - Wind Gust: 12 km/h
• - Humidity: 77%
• - Pop: 70%
• - Rain: ~1 mm

Sunday, August 11

Morning

• - Weather: Cloudy with showers
• - Temperature: 21°C (Feels like 21°C)
• - Wind: 10 km/h NE
• - Wind Gust: 15 km/h
• - Humidity: 74%
• - Pop: 90%
• - Rain: ~1 mm

Afternoon

• - Weather: A mix of sun and clouds
• - Temperature: 29°C (Feels like 31°C)
• - Wind: 6 km/h NE
• - Wind Gust: 9 km/h
• - Humidity: 58%
• - Pop: 20%
• - Rain: 0 mm

Evening

• - Weather: Partly cloudy
• - Temperature: 25°C (Feels like 25°C)
• - Wind: 9 km/h S
• - Wind Gust: 14 km/h
• - Humidity: 81%
• - Pop: 20%
• - Rain: 0 mm

Overnight

• - Weather: Cloudy with clear breaks
• - Temperature: 21°C (Feels like 21°C)
• - Wind: 7 km/h SW
• - Wind Gust: 10 km/h
• - Humidity: 88%
• - Pop: 30%
• - Rain: 0 mm

The tournament will conclude with the finale on Sunday, August 11.