Sandstorm stops playing during European Tour event in Oman

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The Oman Open takes place at Al Mouj Golf in Muscat

A sandstorm-induced game that had to be suspended on day two of the Oman Open, with only 11 players finishing their rounds.

Calm conditions early on Friday saw low scoring during the European Tour event, but the wind increased and carried sand over the course, making the view more limited.

The game will resume on Saturday at 07:40 local time (3:40 GMT) on Saturday with the Danish Joachim Hansen and the American Kurt Kitayama co-leaders at six under.

Jay Townsend, commentator of European Tour, said that the conditions are & # 39; extraordinary & # 39; goods.

While Hansen left his posture and walked away from his ball on a fairway because of sand blowing in his face, Townsend said: He can not see the green from where he is – this is great. "

[Schotland9003] Scott Jamieson shot is a shot from the lead but has not yet started his second round – 130 players will have to close around two on Saturday.

The tournament takes place on a track next to an airport