Second-round tee-times will remain unchanged, but this Ladies European Tour event,,hosted by Swedish super-star Annika Sorenstam, has been reduced to 54 holes accordingly

Tournament Director Agustin Alonso said: "The course is unplayable, it is so wet. The bunkers are completely flooded. We cleared the water away from some of the greens and some are perfect. The drainage is incredible; I have never seen a golf course like it.

"However we expect thunder storms at 3pm so it would be unfair to commence the second round today and have to stop it again.

"Tomorrow we expect a good day so we can play in conditions that are equal for everyone."

Sorenstam, playing in the event for the last time - she has announced she will retire from the game at the end of the season to pursue other interests - shot a sizzling 66 on Thursday to lead the first round by a shot from England's Johanna Head and Italy's Anna Rossi.

Paula Marti of Spain, Lydia Hall and Nathalie Manson of Great Britain and American Jill McGill (USA),, Kiwi Sarah Nicholson are tied for 4th after each shot a 69