Golf-PGA Championship play delayed due to 'serious accident' near course

May 16, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; A general view as clouds roll in over the eighth green during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - The start of the second round of the PGA Championship on Friday has been delayed due to a "serious accident" near the course, tournament officials said.

No further details about the nature of the accident near Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, were provided, but officials said play would be delayed at least one hour from the time of its next update.

(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Toby Davis)