Stuard Leads Zurich Classic
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AVONDALE, LA - APRIL 28: Brian Stuard walks off on the 18th hole after play was called due to inclement weather during the first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana on April 28, 2016 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, La. (AP) -- Brian Stuard shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday to top the leaderboard in the suspended first round of the Zurich Classic.
The 33-year-old Stuard had only 21 putts in his bogey-free round at TPC Louisiana, finishing his final hole after a rain delay of nearly five hours. He's winless on the PGA Tour.
None of the afternoon starters were able to finish before darkness suspended play.
Retief Goosen was second after a 65. The 47-year-old South African is a two-time U.S. Open champion.
Top-ranked Jason Day bogeyed his final two holes for a 69. The Australian is the first No. 1 player to play in the event since David Duval in 1999.