Austria's Sepp Straka and American Sahith Theegala were among five players sharing the lead at five-under par 67 when darkness halted Thursday's opening round of the US PGA Players Championship.
Americans Maverick McNealy and Lee Hodges also reached the clubhouse on 67 after 18 holes at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
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