Karlsson, Stadler share PGA lead

Robert Karlsson and Kevin Stadler shared the lead at 12-under as rain again played havoc during the second round of the PGA event in Mexico.

Robert Karlsson from Sweden tees off at the OHL Classic

Sweden's Robert Karlsson finished with a two-stroke lead after round one of the US PGA OHL Classic. (AAP)

Robert Karlsson and Kevin Stadler topped the OHL Classic leaderboard at 12-under on Friday when second-round play was suspended because of darkness.

Karlsson played 36 holes on Friday, shooting an 8-under 63 in the rain-delayed first round and adding a 67 in the afternoon on Mayakoba Resort's El Camaleon course.

Stadler had rounds of 67 and 63 in a 34-hole day. He birdied five of the last seven holes in the second round.

Karlsson finished with a birdie on the par-4 18th after making bogeys on 16 and 17. The Swede tied for 10th on Sunday in the McGladrey Classic, playing on a sponsor exemption, to earn a spot in the field this week.

Only 29 of the 127 players were able to complete the second round. After lengthy delays Thursday, there was a 26-minute delay Friday afternoon.

Because of the wet conditions, players were allowed to use preferred lies in the first two rounds.

Rory Sabbatini and Chris Stroud were tied for second at nine-under. Sabbatini had one hole left when play was suspended, and Stroud had three to go.

Ryan Moore, Jhonattan Vegas, Pat Perez and Jay McLuen were eight-under. Moore (67) and Vegas (68) finished the round, and Petez and McLuen each had four holes to play.


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