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Nebraska's Kate Smith leads as rain suspends play on Day 1 of Augusta National Women's Amateur

EVANS, Ga. – Kate Smith cried on and off the last few weeks as the Augusta National Women’s Amateur approached.

They were happy and anxious tears.

“It’s probably the best moment of my life so far,” she said. “Kind of everything to gain this week.”

Maybe even a shot at the title.

The senior at Nebraska was the hottest player on the course Wednesday at Champions Retreat when the opening round was suspended because of inclement weather. When play was called, Smith was 4 under through 11 holes – already three clear of the field – and facing a 7-footer for par on No.