Floods in Scotland mean Alfred Dunhill Links Championship to be extended until Monday, with Matt Fitzpatrick leading the field.

Due to continued adverse weather that has caused chaos across the country, the 2023 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship will be extended until Monday as heavy rain continued to lash the Home of Golf in Scotland.

Floods have hit the country due to heavy rain. Nicola Stewart

A statement from the DP World Tour said: “The format will remain the same, with the objective to play the third round over all three courses — the Old Course St Andrews, Carnoustie Golf Links and Kingsbarns Golf Links on Sunday October 8 — and the fourth round at the Old Course on Monday.”

Tournament Director Mikael Eriksson said: “We always have a number of contingencies in the case of adverse weather conditions, and on this occasion the decision has been made alongside the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Committee to continue the tournament into Monday.

“We endeavour to play 72 holes if possible, and taking into consideration all factors, a Monday finished was deemed to be the preferred outcome. This will preserve the format of the tournament, with all competitors having the opportunity to play one round over each course, and the final round of both the Individual and Team events taking place at the Old Course after the third round cut.”

Main image: St Andrews. DP World Tour