The first round of the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills was suspended because of rain at 2:35 p.m., the PGA Tour announced. It’s unclear how long the delay in play will last.

Inclement weather held off for much of the day, as 13 players finished their first rounds before thunderstorms rolled into the region. Viktor Hovland shot a 3-under par 67 to take the clubhouse lead while avoiding any rain.

Scottie Scheffler, who leads the FedEx Cup standings entering the second leg of the three-event playoffs, was among those with golf left to play when the horn was sounded to call players inside. His round was paused through 14 holes, with him sitting at 1-under par.

Friday’s weather forecast calls for a 40% chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Saturday and Sunday’s weathe

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