BSP-01 Stallings and Mullinax lead storm-hit Zurich Classic

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Stallings and Mullinax lead storm-hit Zurich Classic

NEW ORLEANS, April 26, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – The duo of Scott Stallings and Trey
Mullinax finished their round with a 11-under 61 before storms and then
darkness prevented the completion of the opening round of the Zurich Classic
on Thursday.

Only 13 teams were able to complete their first rounds at TPC Louisiana
following a weather delay that included lightning in the area. Play will
resume at 7 am local time (12 noon GMT) on Friday.

Martin Laird/Nick Taylor and Brian Gay/Rory Sabbatini were tied for second
at 10 under. Laird and Taylor finished their round while Gay and Sabbatini
still have four holes to play.

Another shot off the pace were the teams of Joel Dahmen/Brandon Harkins and
Brice Garnett/Chesson Hadley, who were both able to complete their rounds.

Tournament officials said they are hopeful of getting the round completed
on Friday.

“We’re going to play as much golf as we can today and finish up what we
have to tomorrow,” said PGA TOUR rules official Gary Young. “Hopefully not
into Saturday. But I think we’ll have enough time to get it done by
tomorrow.”

The two-player team event includes Four-ball (best ball) rounds on
Thursday/Saturday and Foursomes (alternate shot) on Friday/Sunday.

The field will be cut from 60 teams to 35 following the second round.

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