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Gary Player believes Tiger Woods' chances of adding to his 14 major wins, and of chasing down Jack Nicklaus' record of 18, is not in doubt if he can put behind him the crippling injury problems of the past decade.

Patrick Reed putted for birdie on every hole at Sheshan International and closed out his bogey-free round with a 25-foot birdie putt for an 8-under 64, giving him a 2-shot lead in the opening round of the HSBC Champions.

Jodi Ewart Shadoff equalled her lowest round of the season to open up a two-shot lead after the opening round of the Swinging Skirts LPGA Taiwan Championship.

Patrick Reed fired a bogey-free 64 to open up a two-shot lead after the opening round of the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai.

Tyrrell Hatton came within inches of a timely hole-in-one during the opening round of the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai.

Rory McIlroy had to get creative and play a shot with alternate hand after getting in to trouble during the opening round of the WGC-HSBC Champions.

Leaderboard updates from the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai. Watch live on Sky Sports Golf.