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Brittany Lang shot a seven-under-par 65 to take the first-round lead in the Yokohama Tire L.P.G.A. Classic in Prattville, Ala.

Ben Polland captured the 100th Metropolitan Open in a three-hole playoff against the 2011 champion, Tyler Hall, at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y.

Watson posted a five-under-par 65 on Thursday to share the first-round lead with Spencer Levin, Camilo Villegas and Tony Finau.

A final-hole birdie moved Bubba Watson in to a narrow lead after the second round of the Barclays, where world No 1 Jordan Spieth missed the cut.

In what is supposed to be a chaotic chase for big money in the FedEx Cup, Ryan Palmer is finding a small measure of solace on the golf course.

Rory McIlroy will return to top of the world rankings next week after current world No 1 Jordan Spieth missed the cut at The Barclays.

A points change for this year's Presidents Cup is "a move in a positive direction" but long-term the biennial team competition should mirror the format used at the Ryder Cup, says International captain Nick Price.

Fitzpatrick, Edberg tie for lead at Czech Masters

Former world No 1 Adam Scott looks set to crash out of the FedExCup play-offs after a three-over 73 saw him miss the cut at The Barclays.

Matthew Fitzpatrick and Pelle Edberg both shot a 5-under 67 on Friday to share the lead after the second round of the Czech Masters.

Sobel: Losing No. 1 ranking could have positive effect

Sobel: Finau breaking the mold on the PGA Tour

A 20-foot birdie at the final hole gave Matthew Fitzpatrick a share of the lead heading into the weekend at the Czech Masters.

Brittany Lang finished two shots clear of the field after the opening day of the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic as she carded a seven-under-par 65.

The start of the FedEx Cup playoffs brought out the worst score from Jordan Spieth in three months.

Fast start has Lang atop leaderboard in Alabama

Brittany Lang birdied five of the first seven holes in windy conditions and shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic.

Compton (respiratory infection) ends season early

Erik Compton ended his season Thursday when he withdrew from The Barclays after eighth hole with a respiratory infection.