Tornado warning suspends play on Korn Ferry Tour
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Memorial Health Championship delayed in Land of Lincoln
The opening round of the Korn Ferry Tour's Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS has been suspended due to a tornado warning.
Play was halted at 11:47 a.m. Central due to the threat of a tornado in the area at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield, Illinois.
Players, caddies and staff took shelter in the clubhouse at Panther Creek CC.
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The National Weather Service issued the following statement, received by players and staff on their cell phones:
"TORNADO WARNING in this area until 12:30 p.m. CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris."