New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The broken toe of Eugenio Chacarra is still on the mend. That, nor a stoppage of around five hours because of a heavy downpour and danger of lightning, did not deter the Spaniard from carding an impressive five-under 67 to be one shot off the clubhouse lead on Day 1 of the $4 million DP World India Championship on Thursday.

"It was a long day. Woke up at 4.30 (for a 7.05am start) and now it is what, 5pm. Lot of patience needed. Lucky we got 18 holes in. Happy with my game, good start to the first round." That was Chacarra after finally submitting his card.

The course was drenched when weather relented and play resumed at 4pm. "There was definitely a lot of water, it doesn't drain a lot of water, this course,"

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