5 things to know from a suspended 2024 Evian Championship, where Nelly Korda looks to make her first cut since May

Ayaka Furue birdied the first three holes on Friday and her flawless golf could only be stopped by Mother Nature. The Japanese star held a three-shot lead at the Amundi Evian Championship as lightning suspended action at 4:23 p.m. local time. Play was later suspended for the day after dangerous conditions intensified.

Furue has yet to make a bogey at Evian Resort Golf Club and is 12 under for the championship. She was 6 under on the day through 13 holes when play stopped. Australia’s Stephanie Kyriacou has two holes left and sits at 9 under with Haeran Ryu, who has only played 11 holes.

The second round will resume on Saturday at 7:30 a.m. local time. The cut of 65 and ties will be made following the conclusion of round two. The third round is expected to begin at approximately 10:45 a.m. local time.

Here are five things to note from Friday’s play in France: