Castro maintains lead at rain-delayed Sanderson Farms
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JACKSON, MS - NOVEMBER 07: Grounds crews drain the bunkers after heavy rains during a continuation of the second round of the Sanderson Farms Championship at The Country Club of Jackson on November 7, 2015 in Jackson, Mississippi. (Photo by Michael Cohen/Getty Images)
Written by The Associated Press
JACKSON, Miss -- Rain washed out all but 40 minutes of play in the Sanderson Farms Championship on Saturday, further delaying the waterlogged event.
Roberto Castro, who set the course record with a 10-under 62 in Thursday's opening round, holds a four-shot lead at 15 under through 36 holes.
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Bryce Molder (69) and Jhonattan Vegas (67) are tied for second at 11 under, with Patrick Rodgers (64), Michael Thompson (67), Brian Davis (69) and D.J. Trahan (67) tied for fourth at 10 under par at Country Club of Jackson.
Seventy-six players have yet to complete their second rounds.
Play is set to resume early Sunday. After the second round is completed, the third and fourth will be played. However, tournament officials are prepared to extend play into Monday if 72 holes can't be completed by darkness on Sunday.
Clear skies are in the forecast for Sunday and Monday.