Stenson and Garcia lead the way
Sweden's Henrik Stenson and Spanish world number three Sergio Garcia share a one-stroke lead over England's Oliver Wilson and Australia's Geoff Ogilvy after the second round of the HSBC Champions was finally completed at a damp Sheshan International Golf Club.
Stenson, who began the day at the top of leaderboard after carding a seven-under-par 65 on Thursday before Friday's play was completely washed out, produced a solid three-under 69, while Garcia shot a bogey-free 68.
Wilson, who is playing at the Champions of Champions event in Shanghai courtesy of his Order of Merit ranking, carded five birdies in a 68 to make his move up the leaderboard.
Former US Open champion Ogilvy shot the equal best round of the day, a bogey-free 65, to sit tied for second, with Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell and defending champion Phil Mickelson at eight under.
"I played well," said Ogilvy. "It felt like a long time since I had actually played considering we have been sitting around for a day and a half but I made a few putts and didn't really miss and short ones. It was a good score."
McDowell, like Wilson a Ryder Cup debutant at Valhalla this year, matched Ogilvy's effort with a flawless third round, while Mickelson carded a two-under-par 70.
"I played very solidly, I didn't do much wrong," said McDowell. "I hit a lot of fairways, a lot of greens and was never really out of position at all. It could have been better really, but I am very content obviously."
Meanwhile, organisers have confirmed the tournament, which is the first on the new lucrative Race to Dubai, will be played over 72 holes, with the leaders expected to have to completed their fourth rounds on Monday.
Only a handful of players started their third rounds on Saturday following a three-hour delay this morning following torrential overnight rain.
