MADEIRA, May 10, 2014 (AFP) - After day one was abandoned due to heavy fog, the first round suffered a delayed start and early finish on Friday at the venue which stands at 700m above sea level.
That left more than half of the 144-player field yet to start their opening rounds.
After more delays Saturday with play only starting at 1200 (1000GMT), it was decided to make the event a 36-hole tournament.
The remainder of the first round will resume on Sunday with Scott Henry still holding the lead having carded a five under par opening round of 67 on Friday.