Storm Amy and 60mph winds wreak havoc as Alfred Dunhill Links Championship day 3 cancelled

Play on day three at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship has been cancelled due to Storm Amy amid brutal 60mph winds. Robert MacIntyre was sharing the clubhouse lead after battling through horrendous conditions on Friday as he delivered an impressive performance with seven birdies secured.

The weather conditions have been exceptionally severe, though play briefly began on Saturday morning. However, it wasn't long before the decision was made to suspend the action and take the golfers off the course.

On Saturday afternoon, the event organisers confirmed that Saturday's action would be cancelled. A statement read: "All golf played over the three courses on Saturday, 4 October has been cancelled. The third round will be played on Sunday, 5 October as a two-tee start, over all three courses between 09:00 - 11.23."

The tournament, contested across three courses at St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns, has arrived one week on from the 2025 Ryder Cup, where Europe secured an incredible 15-13 victory over Team USA with MacIntyre starring.

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Scotland's top golfer, who hit just one shot on Saturday after attempts were made at 12:30 to resume play, certainly mastered the elements on opening day, with South Africa's Richard Sterne joining MacIntyre in claiming a share of the clubhouse lead at 12 under par.

MacIntyre reflected on conditions at the close of play: "It was almost a perfect round of golf, especially once the weather came in, just a lovely round," said MacIntyre.

"It's difficult when it gets this windy. It's hard to hit the ball good with the wind. I was having to try and fight the wind on certain holes and wasn't comfortable. But I made some beautiful shots. Yeah, putted solidly in the wind."

It has now been confirmed that no golf will take place on Saturday due to those conditions. "Tournament update. All Golf played over the three course on Saturday October 4 has been cancelled, their update to X read. "The third round will be played on Sunday 5 October as a two-tee start over all three courses between 09:00-11:23."

The likes off Gareth Bale and Andy Murray will therefore have to wait to play. The competition pairs amateurs with pros, and while Bale has already had his turn, Murray is making his professional debut alongside world number 547 Eddie Pepperell.

The duo are currently trailing by nine shots after the former tennis ace scored three birdies. However, Murray's attempt to chip out of a bunker went awry, leaving him chuckling and bending over in disbelief.

Bale is scheduled to tee off later today, although that will be pushed back. Other notable players taking part, particularly following last week's events at Bethpage, include Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, and Tyrell Hatton.

Hatton, the reigning champion, was on track to stay level with MacIntyre, but the challenging conditions have left him four shots behind the leaders.

Just ahead of him is his European teammate Fitzpatrick, who shot a 69 following his initial 67. Fleetwood, on the other hand, is neck and neck with Hatton on seven under par.