South Burlington, Vt.—Finally. Three months after rain delayed the originally scheduled date, and one day after a fast-moving storm front cancelled Thursday’s first round, three past CGT winners rose to the top of the Vermont National Open leaderboard. Nick Cook, looking for back-to-back wins on Tour, fired a 4-under 67. He shares the lead with three-time player of the year Geoff Sisk, still in search for his first win on Tour this year, and Noah Zelnik.

Just one week ago, Sisk bogeyed the final hole to fall one shot of tying Cook, who defeated Jeff Seavey in a playoff for his first Tour win. Cook’s opening 67, courtesy of five birdies against just one bogey, marks his 13^th consecutive round of par or better, the longest current streak on Tour.

Cook’s seven top 10s rank second only to Sisk, whose maiden appearance at Vermont National has him tied for the first round for the first time all season. Sisk skipped last year’s event to compete in his fourth U.S. Open, where he finished 40^th. His 67 included six threes in a row, beginning at no. 3.

Noah Zelnik, the final tri-leader, carded the only bogey-free round on day one. His fourth place finish in 2004 makes him the highest returning finisher among full-time members from last year’s event.

Billy Downes and Brian Lamberti share fourth after matching 68s. Just three weeks ago, Downes led Captain’s after two rounds before falling back. Lamberti, meanwhile is riding the wave of momentum stemming from a runner-up showing in the New England Open two weeks ago followed by a fifth last week at Samoset.

Thirteen players from a field of 88 broke par on day one.

Current point and money leader Rob Oppenheim carded a 3-over 74. He has now played his past two rounds 7-over combined.

Tour winner Andy Bare, who also works at Vermont National, fired a 72. Three-over through eight, Bare birdied two of his final five holes and stands tied for 18^th with 14 players, including host professional Zack Wyman, who carded the lowest round by a host pro all season.

Thursday’s cancelled first round erased the need for a 36-hole cut. The entire field advanced to Saturday’s final round, with the top 36 and ties earning a check. This week’s purse of $83,700 includes a $13,000 winner’s share.