Play was suspended at 6.45am local time and didn't resume until 10am (4am est). Right now the weather is calm and overcast, perfect scoring conditions.
The first and 18th were under water at one point and the grounds crew have done a remarkable job clearing the playing surfaces. There are still puddles on the 18th and of course the spectators will need their wellie boots
Danny Willett made a birdie at the second to join Dustin Johnson at -7 for the lead along with Zach Johnson who birdied the 5th to get to -7. Scotland's Marc Warren is -2 through 5 holes and he has moved to -6.
As I said this early wave has a real chance to score right now. Players will have to be at E or better to make the cut at the end of play tonight. There is more rain and wind in the forecast.
Weather forecast for St Andrews https://www.google.ca/?gws_rd=ssl#q=weather+forecast+for+st+Andrews
update..
Play ended at 9:55pm with five-time champion Tom Watson bidding an emotional farewell.
europeantour.com As play stuttered to a halt around the course following a delay of more than three hours due to torrential early rain, Watson and playing partners Ernie Els and Brandt Snedeker opted to complete their second rounds in near-darkness.
The trio and their caddies - with Watson's son Michael on his bag - paused on the Swilcan Bridge on the 18th for the traditional photograph before Watson was left alone to take the applause of the spectators who had stayed on to salute the popular 65 year old.
A closing bogey, one of five in a row for a round of 80, barely mattered and was instead greeted with a loud cheer as officials and players applauded from the clubhouse steps.
europeantour.com As play stuttered to a halt around the course following a delay of more than three hours due to torrential early rain, Watson and playing partners Ernie Els and Brandt Snedeker opted to complete their second rounds in near-darkness.
The trio and their caddies - with Watson's son Michael on his bag - paused on the Swilcan Bridge on the 18th for the traditional photograph before Watson was left alone to take the applause of the spectators who had stayed on to salute the popular 65 year old.
A closing bogey, one of five in a row for a round of 80, barely mattered and was instead greeted with a loud cheer as officials and players applauded from the clubhouse steps.
England's Willett set the pace on a weather-affected day, shooting 69 -9 total to tie for the lead with Dustin Johnson who is at -9 with 3 holes to play in the morning.
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