OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) -- Jhonattan Vegas' lead was down to three strokes Saturday when rain finally stopped third-round play in the Barbasol Championship.
Six shots ahead after a course-record 11-under 60 on Friday, Vegas was 1 over for the round and 16 under overall playing the par-4 14th when play was stopped on Grand National's Lake Course.
The 29-year-old Venezuelan Olympic qualifier failed to qualify for the British Open and has only past champion status - he won the 2011 Bob Hope Classic for his lone tour title - on the PGA Tour. The winner Sunday will get a two-year exemption and a spot in the PGA Championship, but will not be exempt for the Masters.