China Open third round cancelled due to storms

Only two groups got under way before play was initially suspended at 8.18am local time (10.18am AEST) due to the dangerous situation caused by lightning in the Shenzhen area.

The Volvo China Open will now be a 54-hole tournament and a 2-tee start ⛳— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) #VolvoChinaOpenMay 4, 2024

The weather did not improve and it was announced at 2.11pm (4.11pm AEST) that the third round had been cancelled.

The event will now be a 54-hole tournament, with Sunday's final round being played in a two-tee, three-ball format starting at 10am (AEST). 

Soderberg, Waring and Italian Guido Migliozzi will head out in the final group at 11.50am.