article_snippet: The entire field is separated by just six shots heading into the final round of the Madeira Islands Open after the tournament was reduced to 36 holes for the second year in succession.
article_snippet: the tournament had been cut to three rounds after winds gusting up to 47mph meant no play was possible on Thursday, while further strong winds on Friday caused a delay of almost two hours before rain ended play early.
article_snippet: Half of The entire field had yet to complete Half of the field rounds when play was abandoned for the day at 6pm and more rain which flooded the course caused further disruption on Saturday.
article_snippet: Heavy rain has forced organisers to reduce the Madeira Islands Open to 36 holes .
article_snippet: The European Tour event was reduced for the second year in a row after strong winds and heavy rain .
article_snippet: With yet more bad weather forecast for Sunday the decision was taken to make the decision a 36-hole event, with the top 65 and ties due to play the final round in a shotgun start at 8am.
article_snippet: It's been blowing a hurricane back home
article_snippet: Players are driven back to the clubhouse after play is suspended on Saturday in Portugal .
highlights_snippet: Heavy rain and strong winds force event in Portugal to be reduced .
  