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Justin Thomas wore Kobe Bryant's high school jersey. Others walked to the 16th tee at TPC Scottsdale in purple and gold.

Stephen Ames matched the club record with a 9-under 63, playing the four par-5s in 5 under, to lead the Morocco Champions by 4 strokes over Bernhard Langer, Colin Montgomerie, Jose Maria Olazabal and Retief Goosen.

Graeme McDowell and Gavin Green shared the lead at the Saudi International on Thursday by shooting 6-under 64 in the first round.

Phil Mickelson might be approaching eligibility for senior golf, but he intends to remain competitive on the main Tours for as long as he can as he reflected on his entertaining first round at the Saudi International.

Shane Lowry was unable to capitalise on a huge slice of good fortune as he endured a disappointing finish to his opening round of the Saudi International.

Graeme McDowell earned a share of the lead as Phil Mickelson reminded the golfing community that he remains one of the world's most exciting players on day one of the Saudi International.

Leaderboard updates from the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona. Watch live on Sky Sports Golf.

Norwich have turned to former Masters champion Danny Willett as a source of inspiration in their battle for Premier League survival.

Leaderboard updates from the Saudi International Powered by SBIA at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club. Watch live on Sky Sports Golf.