Whenever the PGA Tour suspends play due to weather, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning are usually involved. But on Thursday at Torrey Pines, the infamous Southern California winds reached a point of no return — the tour had to stop the second round as gusts exceeded 35 miles per hour.

Wednesday's optimal weather gave way to show-stopping conditions Thursday at Torrey Pines. The PGA Tour halted play at 5:05 p.m. EST because of high winds on the South and North courses. The severity was evident on the second hole at the North,