British Open Round 2: A big ol' mess and a jam-packed leaderboard

Round 2 of the British Open isn't over yet.

Rain delayed action Friday morning, meaning those with later tee times weren't able to finish all 18 holes. That group includes Dustin Johnson, who sits atop the leaderboard at 10-under through 13 holes.

That's one stroke better than Danny Willett, the clubhouse leader, who's in at 9-under.

In all, 18 players – finished or still with holes to play in Round 2 – are within five strokes of the lead heading into play on Saturday (Friday night if you're on the West Coast).

The delay means:

• Round 2 will continue at 7 a.m. local time, 2 a.m. ET.

• The tournament is facing a potential massive pile up, as heavy rain is expected Saturday morning.

• And Tiger Woods must stick around one more day to not make the cut, which is projected to be even par. Woods, through 11, is 5-over.

In all, 42 players have yet to complete Round 2.

As darkness fell and most play was suspended, one final group strolled up 18, that of Tom Watson, who is playing in his final Open Championship. At 9:46 p.m. local time, the five-time champion stepped atop Swilcan Bridge for a photo, raising his cap to a cheering crowd lined up on both sides of the 18 fairway.  It was a fitting ending for Watson, the sun literally setting at the exact moment he made his way onto the 18th green.

The cut wasn't in reach for the 65-year-old Watson, who came within a single putt of winning this thing six years ago, but it didn't matter. He'll always be remembered as a champion by a British crowd that loves him as if he were their own.

Saturday, when play does continue, we'll see if Johnson can continue to stave off the U.S. Open demons. Or if Jordan Spieth (-5), up and down but still in the hunt, can continue his remarkable journey toward a Grand Slam. Or if a Scot – Paul Lawrie (-8) or Marc Warren (-7) – can remain in contention to become just the fourth native to win the championship in 100 years. Or if Paul Dunne (-6), the Irish amateur, can do the unthinkable.

They call Saturdays "moving day," but really the next 24 hours will be about surviving the elements, if the elements even allow it.