The first shot of the day sometimes can be a solid indication how the rest of the round will play out.

In that scenario, it’s normally a tee shot. However, that won’t be the case for Northeast Amateur Invitational leader Hunter Thomson Saturday morning at Wannamoisett Country Club. Play was suspended during Round 3 Friday due to weather and will resume Saturday morning. Thomson, who has a three-shot lead at 10-under, has an 18-foot putt on No. 10.

After Thomson and Anthony Delisanti (3-under) hit their tee shots on No. 10, the horn sounded to suspend play. Since it was considered a non-dangerous situation, the players are allowed to finish the hole if they want. Thomson hit his second shot and when he walked up to the green, he decided he would wait until Saturday morning to finish.

The reason?

“Fresh greens,” he said. “Obviously, this poa can get pretty bumpy late in the day. I scoped out my putt and figured they’ll cut the greens and it’ll be fresh in the morning and not bumpy. If it gives me a 5-percent chance better to make that putt, I’ll take it.”

He said if the putt was within two feet then he would have finished, but thought it best to take advantage of the situation. Since he’s in the last group, when play resumes at 7:30 a.m., the pin placements will remain the same until Round 3 is completed. Then, the grounds crew will cut new holes before the final round begins. Thomson said he’s excited for the upcoming 27-hole journey.