The Buzz: Austin leading at Zurich Classic

“I heard people yell and scream afterward, and I figured that was a good thing.”

Austin, three others tied

Kansan Woody Austin shared the lead with three others at the Zurich Classic when rain, lightning and thunder forced the suspension of third-round play. Nicholas Thompson, Peter Lonard and Briny Baird also are at 8 under.

The 46 players unable to finish will try to complete the round this morning in Louisiana.

Austin had seven holes to play, Thompson eight, Lonard 14 and Baird 15.

** Bernhard Langer birdied his first two holes and avoided the mistakes of his closest rivals Saturday to lead the Champions Tour’s Ginn Championship. Tom Watson was tied for 10th. Read more

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