Three share lead in Australia golf

VICTORIA, Australia, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Trevor Immelman, Steve Webster and Peter Lonard shared the lead at 6-under-par 65 Thursday in the first round of Australia's Heineken Classic.

The entire field was unable to complete the round, which was delayed following heavy rains and then suspended because of darkness.

John Bickerton, Carmilo Villegas and Brad Lamb were at 66.

Ernie Els, who has won the event three years in a row, was in a group tied for 70th place after shooting a 1-over 72.