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Rose Ladies Series Grand Final abandoned after Wentworth fire

<span>Photograph: Naomi Baker/Getty Images</span>
Photograph: Naomi Baker/Getty Images

A wildfire at the side of Wentworth Golf Club forced the suspension of play in the Rose Ladies Series Grand Final. The blaze caused smoke to sweep across the Surrey course, leading to the area being evacuated by emergency services. On Saturday morning the event was cancelled.

The fire had started in Chobham Common, and because of the dense population of trees, precaution was shown by organisers to ensure the safety of participants, as emergency services attempted to stop it spreading from just off the 10th hole of the West Course. Players, caddies and staff left the course, which had no spectators because of rules relating to coronavirus.

Temperatures hit 36C in south-east England on Friday, with Heathrow and Kew Gardens recording 36.4C (97.5F), the highest on any day in August since 2003.

Smoke covers the course.
Smoke covers the course. Photograph: David Cannon/Getty Images

Alice Hewson was leading by a shot from Charley Hull in the third round, with Elizabeth Young and Georgia Hall tied for third. The tournament is organised by Justin and Kate Rose, with the two previous rounds played on Wednesday and Thursday at North Hants and the Berkshire.