In-form Swede Henrik Stenson moved to within one of the lead at The Barclays after a rain-affected first day.
Third, second, second and third on his last four starts at the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open, Open Championship, WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and US PGA Championship, Race to Dubai leader Stenson carded a six under par 65 at Liberty National.
That was one behind clubhouse leader Kevin Stadler when play was suspended due to darkness, after heavy rain had caused delays earlier in the day.
Camilo Villegas and Ryan Palmer are alongside Stenson, with FedEx Cup leader Tiger Woods four under after his opening round in the first play-off event.
South African Charl Schwartzel and England’s Justin Rose are amongst a group on three under, with all The European Tour Members in the field projected to progress to the Deutsche Bank Championship next week after the opening round.
