Inclement weather was just about the only thing that could stop Shiny Kuchar in Friday's second round with the 2013 Crowne Plaza Invitational.
Kuchar was five-under par with 15 holes and status in good position to the 16th green when officers suspended play at Colonial due to an impending storm in the neighborhood (h/t Jimmy Burch in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram). The 34-year-old Kuchar could be the highest-ranked player who made the trip to Fort Worth this weeks time, and he's looked it for the course has mostly stayed in low numbers.
Kuchar will resume the course Saturday morning to complete his final three rips, where he will require a one-stroke lead over Graham DeLaet.
Here's some of the look at how that leaderboard shook out, by means of some top contenders nevertheless having holes to play:
Weather played a major factor throughout Friday's minute round, as play was hanging twice due to thunderstorms in the region. In all, 18 groups (54 golfers) that failed to finish their rounds on Friday and will need to come back early Weekend morning.
For those inside contention, the rain out will be a massive inconvenience. The 2nd round will resume with 7: 15 a. n. ET, bringing the golfers into the course less than 12 hours after enjoy was suspended. Kuchar, who had previously been unhappy with the decision to suspend play, was noticeably dejected about returning to the course so rapidly.
"That's a bit of an bummer, " said Kuchar (per ESPN). "It's no fun to awake at 4: 30 for getting out here and have fun with three holes. "
Thinking Kuchar finishes his round at even-par or more desirable, he will likely be within the last few group of Round 3—giving him an extended wait in the club. If all holds, yet be paired with DeLaet, who followed up his opening-round 64 by having a three-under 67 on Exclusive. The 31-year-old Canadian is coming off an excellent performance at the Byron Nelson and looks like it's hitting his groove.
Other notables to the leaderboard include 19-year-old Jordan Spieth, whose expertise within this course dates back to his days within the University of Texas.
Saturday's lastly round will commence with Colonial as normally appointed. There are no plans at this point for a Monday finish.
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