Day Leads Aussies at Players Championship

0:00In Sydney, it's March 13th, and here's what is going on. Jason Day is leading the Australian charge at the players' championship after a solid two under par 72 in the weather disrupted first round at TPC sawgrass. He's three shots behind the leaders, who include Maverick McNeely, Lee Hodges, Seheath Thigala, Austin's mother-man, and Seb Stracca, all at five under par, Rayn and Darkness halted play, forcing Smothermen to return Friday morning for a short birdie plet that secured his share of the lead. This unofficial fifth major boasts a $25 million purse, drawing the world's top golfers despite the tough conditions. Big names struggled early, with World No. 1 Scotty Sheffler posting even par 72 and defending Champ Roy McElroy, Carding A, 74 to sit tied for 69th. Justin Thomas lurks one back in a crowded top 10. Day bounced back strong from a double bogey on the famous island, 17th hole, scrambling

1:00for four birdies, fellow Aussie Adam Scott, and his 24th start here also shot 72 after a late double, while men will Lee match that score with A, back nine rally. Carl believes ended one over par, but Cam Davis slipped to three over with the 77. New Zealand's Ryan Fots withdrew due to kidney stones requiring surgery, calling it a tough setback ahead of the massive event. May resume soon.