The Dubai Desert Classic is headed for a Monday finish after the DP World Tour event was delayed because of inclement weather.
Play was delayed for six hours Thursday, allowing only a handful of players to complete their opening rounds.
World No. 1 Rory McIlroy was among those who had to return to the course Friday morning to finish off his first round, playing those three holes in 4 under par (including an eagle hole-out) to post a 66, one off the early lead. Patrick Reed is also on that number.
Second-round play was again suspended at about 5:30 p.