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McGowan keeps 1-stroke lead going into weekend in Denmark

September 2, 2022 GMT

FARSO, Denmark (AP) — English golfer Ross McGowan sunk a 12-foot birdie putt on the last hole to take a one-stroke lead into the weekend at the European tour's Made in HimmerLand on Friday.

McGowan, the first-round leader, started his second round also with a birdie on his way to a 6-under-par 65 and a total of 15 under at the HimmerLand course.

Justin Thomas trying to break out of slump at TPC Southwind

By PHIL STUKENBORGAugust 4, 2021 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Defending champion Justin Thomas is trying to break out of a bit of a slump at the FedEx St. Jude Invitational. Xander Schauffele is trying to build on his victory Sunday in the Tokyo Olympics.

Merritt, Niemann share lead in Rocket Mortgage Classic

By LARRY LAGEJuly 3, 2021 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Troy Merritt took off his cap and briefly bowed his head to acknowledge a roaring crowd after the first ace of his PGA Tour career.

Niemann, Lewis share 36-hole lead at Rocket Mortgage Classic

By LARRY LAGEJuly 3, 2021 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Phil Mickelson created a buzz at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, flip-flopping on his plans to return, and Bryson DeChambeau left lingering questions about parting ways with his caddie.

Davis Thompson shoots 63, takes lead at Rocket Classic

By LARRY LAGEJuly 2, 2021 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Davis Thompson, in his third PGA Tour event as a professional, is leading the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

He's not excited about that fact. Yet.

“Sounds good on Sunday," Thompson said after matching a Detroit Golf Club record with a 9-under 63 to take the early first-round lead.