BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Sebastian Garcia completed his weather-delayed first round early Friday at Royal Queensland to finish with an 8-under 63 and a one-stroke lead at the Australian PGA Championship.

The Spanish golfer had completed 15 holes at 7-under on Thursday before a mid-afternoon thunderstorm delay. The weather delay and suspension meant about half the 156-player field were forced to complete their first rounds on Friday morning.

Tied for second with 64s after completing their first rounds on Friday were Brett Rankin and Garcia’s countryman Rocco Repetto Taylor. Taylor shot 29 on his back nine which included a six-hole stretch where he had two birdies, two eagles and two birdies.

Before the storm hit, and fresh from an eight-week break after a season that included his fir

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