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Hoge led fellow Americans Collin Morikawa, Beau
Hossler and John Chin by one point at the only PGA Tour event
played under the modified Stableford format.
The format, which is designed to reward aggressive play, gives
eight points for an albatross, five for eagle, two for birdie,
zero for par and subtracts a point for bogey and three for
double-bogeys or worse.
Hoge, who was able to complete his round at the Montreux Golf &
Country Club before the weather delay kicked in, said he was
happy to be back on a course where he has seen two career top 10
finishes.
"It's a fun golf course to play, a fun format and I just enjoy
the week," he told Golf Channel.
The rain suspension, the second in two days due to weather, has
ensured a long day ahead for players unable to complete their
second rounds on Friday.
The cut was expected to fall around six points.
One man who doesn't have to worry about the weather or winning
is Jhonattan Vegas.
The popular Venezuelan withdrew from the event when he learned
his wife had gone into labour early on Friday.
"I'm on my way home and hope I can make it for delivery," he
wrote on Twitter.
"Thanks everyone (at the Barracuda Championship) and sorry I
couldn't stay longer. All the best. Can't wait to meet my baby
boy."
(Reporting by Rory Carroll; Editing by Ian Ransom)
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