Storm Debby a downer as Wyndham first round postponed

The first round of the Wyndham Championship has been postponed until Friday because of Tropical Storm Debby.

The PGA Tour announced the decision after Thursday's expected start of the event at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina had initially been pushed back in the hope the conditions would clear, albeit with fans not permitted in the grounds.

However, with heavy rain and gusty winds expected throughout the rest of the day, as well as warnings of flash flooding for the area, it was not deemed possible.

A brief statement from the PGA Tour read: "The first round of the Wyndham Championship is postponed to Friday, August 9, due to Tropical Storm Debby. Updated first-round starting times will follow."

The Wyndham Championship is the final event of the PGA Tour’s regular season, with the top 70 in the standings on Sunday advancing to the FedEx Cup play-offs.

Irish pair Shane Lowry and Seamus Power are both in the field at Greensboro.