--- title: "Weather Halts Memorial’s Third Round; Poston, Gerard Co-Lead" description: "Only 21 players finished before storms; Sunday will be a marathon double-round for the field." url: https://sportopod.com/en-US/cluster/bad-weather-halts-third-round-of-memorial-with-poston-gerar-3b39fbfd published: 2026-06-14T00:34:22.698+00:00 updated: 2026-06-14T00:34:22.698+00:00 author: "Kostadin Stamboliev" publisher: "Pineido" site: "Sportopod" language: en topics: ["golf"] --- # Weather Halts Memorial’s Third Round; Poston, Gerard Co-Lead > Only 21 players finished before storms; Sunday will be a marathon double-round for the field. Bad weather at the Memorial Tournament suspended the third round on Saturday, leaving J.T. Poston and Ryan Gerard tied for the lead at 9-under par through five holes. Only 21 players completed their rounds before thunderstorms rolled into Dublin, Ohio, forcing the PGA Tour to call it a day. Sam Burns sits one shot back at 8-under. Scottie Scheffler, chasing a third straight Memorial win, made an early charge but stumbled with two bogeys, dropping him to 1-under and eight shots behind. Rory McIlroy is also eight back. The softened course, combined with overnight delays and forecasted storms, sets up a brutal Sunday: third-round resumption at 7 a.m. followed by a final round off both tees. The storm's timing created a stark contrast between the 21 players who managed to complete Saturday's round and the majority who will now face a Sunday split. Those who finished benefit from a full night's rest and a clean slate for the final round. Meanwhile, the co-leaders Poston and Gerard have barely begun their third round, meaning they must navigate nearly 36 holes of pressure-packed golf in one day. The soggy conditions may also favor power hitters who can stop long iron approaches on soft greens, potentially helping players like Burns and even Scheffler if he can find consistency. Players like Poston now face a condensed schedule that stretches into Monday. He and others needing U.S. Open qualifying will go straight from a Sunday double-round to an 18-hole qualifier. Justin Thomas, who was on the course at 1-under, must navigate the same grind. The U.S. Open qualifying subplot adds a layer of fatigue management. Poston and others committed to Monday's qualifier face a logistical puzzle beyond golf: travel, course unfamiliarity, and mental recovery after a marathon Sunday. For Thomas, a former Memorial winner, the grind could either galvanize his week or derail it entirely. The PGA Tour's scheduling autonomy is under scrutiny here, as players are forced to choose between a premier event and earning a major spot. The Memorial itself already carries elevated status as an invitational, but the storm has turned it into an endurance test that may reshape the leaderboard by Sunday evening. What's next: Sunday's marathon begins at 7 a.m. with the third-round conclusion, then the final round. Players with U.S. Open qualifying on Monday will have no recovery window. ## Why this matters The weather-shortened round tightens an already tense leaderboard and creates a brutal Sunday-Monday stretch for players like Poston, who also need U.S. Open qualifying results. For stars like Scheffler and McIlroy, the softer course could be a lifeline if they can capitalize on the chaotic schedule, but the compressed timing punishes any slow starts. The double-round forces every player to manage fatigue as much as scoring. ## Frequently asked ### Why was the third round suspended? Thunderstorms hit Muirfield Village Golf Club on Saturday afternoon, forcing officials to halt play. Only 21 players had completed their rounds before the delay, and with more storms forecast, the PGA Tour decided to resume Sunday morning. ### Who are the leaders at the Memorial Tournament? J.T. Poston and Ryan Gerard are tied at 9-under par through five holes. Sam Burns is one shot behind at 8-under. Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are eight strokes back at 1-under. ### What is the schedule for Sunday? Play resumes at 7 a.m. ET for the third-round conclusion, followed immediately by the final round off both tees. It will be a marathon double-round for everyone still in the field. ### How does this affect U.S. Open qualifying? Players like J.T. Poston, who need U.S. Open qualifying, must play a Monday qualifier after the Sunday double-round. That creates a grueling 36-hole finish followed by an 18-hole qualifier with no rest day. ### Did any star players gain an advantage? Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy both sit eight back, but the softer course from rain could help them make a move. However, the compressed schedule punishes errors—they have fewer holes to recover if they start slowly. ## Sources & Citations - [Bad weather halts third round of Memorial with Poston, Gerard still leading](https://www.sportsnet.ca/pga/article/bad-weather-halts-third-round-of-memorial-with-poston-gerard-still-leading/) — TheNewsAPI.com (2026-06-06) --- Cite: Weather Halts Memorial’s Third Round; Poston, Gerard Co-Lead. Sportopod, 2026-06-14. https://sportopod.com/en-US/cluster/bad-weather-halts-third-round-of-memorial-with-poston-gerar-3b39fbfd