Sunday, February 5, 2012

Dufner matches Palmer atop Phoenix leaderboard

Webb Simpson watches his tee shot on the 11th hole during the first round of the Phoenix Open golf tournament on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Webb Simpson watches his tee shot on the 11th hole during the first round of the Phoenix Open golf tournament on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Ryan Palmer watches his approach shot into the ninth green during the first round of the Phoenix Open golf tournament on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

As the sun sets, Ryan Palmer reacts after missing a birdie putt on the eighth hole during the first round of the Phoenix Open golf tournament Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Palmer shot a 7-under-par 64 and was at the top of the leader board when play was suspended due to darkness. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Golf fans and tournament officials observe a final group play through the ninth hole during the first round of the Phoenix Open golf tournament on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phil Mickelson tees off on the 10th hole during the first round of the Phoenix Open golf tournament, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

(AP) ? Jason Dufner finished off a 7-under 64 for a share of the lead with Ryan Palmer after the first round of the Phoenix Open on Friday.

Dufner, a playoff loser last year to Mark Wilson at TPC Scottsdale, birdied two of his five holes in the morning after play was suspended on Thursday because of darkness.

Palmer finished play at dusk on Thursday.

Bo Van Pelt and Spencer Levin joined Webb Simpson at 65.

Forty-two players completed the first round on Friday. For the second straight day, the start of play was delayed an hour because of frost. Last year, frost and frozen greens delayed play nine hours during the week, forcing a Monday finish.

Associated Press

Source: http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/347875155d53465d95cec892aeb06419/Article_2012-02-03-Phoenix%20Open/id-eaa9ffd441fc428894ea2414fbd39163

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