Els grabs lead at Doral before weather halts play

Els grabs lead at Doral before weather halts play

Published Mar. 12, 2010 12:00 a.m. ET

Ernie Els ran off three straight birdies early and avoided some mistakes when the weather did an about-face at Doral for a 6-under 66 that gave him a one-shot lead in the CA Championship.

Robert Allenby made an ace on the 13th hole and was among the leaders until he three-putted his final hole just before the second round was suspended because of thunderstorms. Allenby had to settle for a 67.

Els, who won on the Blue Monster in 2002, was at 10-under 134.

Charl Schwartzel, the first-round leader at this World Golf Championship, was just over the 18th green in two when play was halted. He was at 7 under, along with Bob Hope Classic winner Bill Haas, who had a 66.

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