Young Thai Jazz Janewattananond leads on seven-under-par through 14 holes in the second round of the Panasonic Open India, which has been reduced to 54 holes following fog disruptions on Friday.
Inclement weather has caused seven hours of play to be lost in two days at the Delhi Golf Club. With fog delays expected in the next two days, the tournament committee has decided to reduce the tournament to three rounds.
Asian Tour Tournament Director Fritz Katzengruber said: "The tournament has been affected by lengthy delays due to persistent fog throughout the week."
"As a result of the disruptions, we have decided to reduce the tournament to 54 holes. The decision was made in the best interest of the tournament and our Asian Tour members."
A total of 112 players will return at 9am local time on Saturday morning to complete their rounds. The third and final round of the $400,000 Asian Tour event will be played on Sunday.
Jazz, who returned to sign for an opening 69 on Friday, tamed the weather elements to put himself in prime position for a breakthrough win on the region's premier Tour. He is currently four-under for the round with four holes to play.
"It was really confusing out there. We were trying to finish as much as we can. I just tried to play my best on every hole. I wasn't thinking much. I am happy with where I stand now. I am just going to get some good rest as I have been waking up very early these few days," said the 21-year-old Thai.