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Heavy rain forced the suspension of first-round play Thursday in the PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open. Before play was suspended at 7:19 a.m., Skip Kendall holed a 7-iron shot from 159 yards for eagle on the par-4 10th. Eighteen players teed off before play was stopped. Play was called for the day at 1:30 p.m.

The Daily Wrap-up, Round 1: WGC-CA Championship

Five birdies were enough to put Charl Schwartzel among the leaders at the CA Championship. No mistakes is what put in the lead alone Thursday on a rough-and-tumble day at Doral. Schwartzel, who got into the elite field with two victories in his native South Africa at the start of the season, managed to get around the famed Blue Monster without a bogey on his way to a 5-under 67 and a one-shot lead...

Tiger Woods’ apparent plan to return to competitive golf at the Masters is telling.

* Schwartzel produces only bogey free round

Tiger Woods intends to remain out of golf at least until the Masters, two people with knowledge of his plans told The Associated Press on Thursday. Woods has been practicing at Isleworth near his Orlando home the last two weeks, and swing coach Hank Haney flew there during the weekend to work with him.

Matt Kuchar got to Doral's 18th tee and immediately groaned. He wasn't alone. The finishing hole at the Blue Monster was downright nasty Thursday in the opening round of the CA Championship, playing nearly a half-stroke over par -- making it the toughest on a windy course. In a field with most of the world's best players, Tiger Woods the notable exception, No.