Play was suspended in the first round of the Genesis Invitational because of incessant rain. The horn blew at 10:13 a.m. PT.
Multiple greens at Riviera Country Club were puddling when players were pulled off the course. Akshay Bhatia was leading the way at 3 under through six holes. Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa, last week’s signature-event winner at Pebble Beach, and Ryan Gerard were all 2 under through three holes.
Half the field of 72 players have yet to start their first round.
Play is scheduled to resume at 1 p.m. PT, according to officials. Though heavy winds are expected Thursday afternoon, rain should not be a factor. Little to no rain is anticipated over the remainder of the tournament, the PGA Tour’s second signature event of the season.