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Brandt Snedeker birdied the final two holes for a 7-under 65 and a three-stroke lead over Phil Mickelson and two others Friday in the PGA Tour's season-opening Safeway Open.

Phil Mickelson voiced his displeasure about the course setup at the Ryder Cup, especially the rough, which he called "almost unplayable" and "a waste of my time."

Tyrrell Hatton of England is on course to become the first golfer since Tiger Woods in 2007 to win the same European Tour event three years running.

Tyrrell Hatton increased his chances of a third successive Alfred Dunhill Links Championship title as the Ryder Cup winner earned a one-shot lead heading into the final round.

China's Lin Yuxin beat the weather and broke the course record with an 8-under 62 to take a one-shot lead Saturday in the Asia-Pacific Amateur.

A round of 65 helped American Brandt Snedeker take a three-shot lead into the weekend at the Safeway Open.

Winds and rain from Typhoon Kong-rey ensured there would be no play on the third day of the UL International Crown event Saturday. Play will resume Sunday, weather permitting.