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Chad Campbell, Mark Wilson co-lead as Round 1 of Sanford International suspended
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Things to know
- On a windy opening day at the Sanford International, Chad Campbell and Mark Wilson share the overnight lead at 3 under, having played 16 and nine holes, respectively.
- Weather suspensions: Play was suspended for 5 hours and 13 minutes from 11:50 a.m. CT to 5:03 p.m. CT due to high winds. Play was suspended for the day at 7:06 p.m. CT due to lightning in the area. No players finished the first round.
- Saturday resumption: The first round will resume on Saturday at 7:30 a.m. CT. The second round will not start before 10:30 a.m. CT. It will be a two-tee start with re-paired groupings based on scores.
Chad Campbell (3 under through 16 holes)
- The 52-year-old seeks his first win on PGA Tour Champions (53rd start)
- Best finish: T8 (twice; 2024 Principal Charity Classic, 2025 Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS)
- Making his 17th start of the 2026 season, he has three top-25 finishes
- Best finish: T14 (The Ally Challenge)
- Making his third appearance at the Sanford International, he has finished T35 (2024) and T28 (2025)
- Won four times on the PGA Tour, most recently at the 2007 Viking Classic
Mark Wilson (3 under through nine holes*)
- The 51-year-old seeks his first win on PGA Tour Champions (29th start)
- Best finish: T9 (2025 PURE Insurance Championship)
- Making his eighth start of the 2026 season, he has one top-25 finish
- Best finish: T14 (Hoag Classic)
- Making his second appearance at the Sanford International, he finished T43 in 2025
- Won five times on the PGA Tour, most recently at The American Express in 2012
Other notes
- World Golf Hall of Fame member Bernhard Langer (third) is 2 under through 11 holes as he seeks his record-extending 48th win on PGA Tour Champions (391st start).
- Last win: 2024 Charles Schwab Cup Championship
- World Golf Hall of Fame member and defending champion Retief Goosen is 1 under through 11 holes and sits T4 with Ken Tanigawa and Ricardo Gonzalez.
- J.J. Henry (T18) made a hole-in-one on No. 17 with a 6-iron from 174 yards.
