India's Shubhankar Sharma shot a superb six-under 66, which was laced with eight birdies, to be placed tied third at the end of the first day of Korn Ferry Tour Championship here.
It is his last chance to grab a PGA Tour card and he will likely need a sole sixth place to join Anirban Lahiri, who has already assured himself a card.
Lahiri had to withdraw and rush home following the news of Hurricane Dorian's expected landfall at Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday.
"We need to evacuate and I have decided to rush back home and do that," said Lahiri.
He also tweeted, "Unfortunately had to withdraw from @tourchampulf to head back to Florida and evacuate the family. Cat-4 #HurricaneDorian2019 estimated to make landfall in 72hrs. See you all @PGATOUR in a couple of weeks. #familyfirst."
"It was understandable and he was concerned about the family, too. And, now it is all up to me and I will do my best and join him on the PGA Tour."
"If I do well in this event great, if not I still have Europe (European Tour). So, literally, I went with no expectations and I am going to do pretty much the same next three days."