 Baird's lead doubled during the time he was on course |
Briny Baird still leads the Buick Open after the third round was suspended because of heavy rain. Baird stretched his lead to two shots after making a birdie during the six holes he managed to play on the Westchester Country Club course.
The leader stands on 11-under-par, with Skip Kendall second at nine-under, also after six holes, one stroke ahead of Tom Gillis, after eight, and Joey Sindelar, after seven.
Open champion Ernie Els was in a share of seventh at six-under, after 11 holes, while world number one Tiger Woods was among a group of five tied for 15th at five-under.
"It's going to be a long day tomorrow," Woods said.
"Hopefully, I can play a little better and improve my chances."
Organisers hope to complete the remaining action on Sunday.
No PGA Tour event has been shortened to 54 holes since the 2000 BellSouth Classic, won by Phil Mickelson in a playoff.
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