Reuters reported that officials suggested rain might have softened the foundations.

The rain had also softened up the pitch and as a result, the playing surface did not offer much bounce.

The rain came down in a fine mist and softened the contours of the scene.

The rain may further soften the 7,010-yard course, which appears to be a bit easier than many of the Open courses in the past.

The rain softened the fairways, but it also grew the rough.

The heavy rains of the season have softened the ground but the sun is out for the moment and everyone seems in good spirits.

The falling rain made the lights in the city around the Common haze a bit and soften.

The rain softened into a drizzle, and the wind sighed.

If someone died during a dry spell, the body was covered with chunks of ice until rain softened the earth.

His odds had drifted out from 5/1 when heavy rain softened the ground.