Luck of the Open draw shapes brutal British Open at Troon
At Royal Troon the weather dominated a day of wind and rain as players like Jason Day and Rory McIlroy battled the elements. Day led a strong morning showing while afternoon starters struggled, with Phil Mickelson pacing the top scores and Henrik Stenson riding a late surge to a 65 as the plan for Saturday remained unsettled.
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Byeong Hun An
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Vegas seizes Barbasol lead with course-record 60 and ace
Jhonatyan Vegas shot a course-record 11-under 60 with a hole-in-one and a late birdie finish to open a six-stroke lead at the Barbasol Championship in Opelika. He tied for first-round lead with Angel Cabrera after a 65, totaling 17-under 125, just one stroke from the PGA Tour two-round record. Hudson Swafford was 11 under after 63. Former Auburn player Michael Johnson shot 65 to reach 10 under in his pro debut.
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Atkins shoots bogey free 68 to sit near leaders
Matt Atkins cards three birdies in a bogey free second round 68 at the Web.com Lincoln Land Charity. Alison Lee and Ha Na Jang sit one behind after Lee birdies the last three holes to reach 66 and Jang shoots 67 with two wins already this season.
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Weather Past Chills Stars on Links as Spieth Survives Cut
Rain interrupted play as golfers battled brutal conditions. Spieth fought to finish eight holes before the delay, then carded a 75 to end 4 over 146 and secure a weekend spot. McIlroy, Johnson, and Day also posted solid rounds amid the wet, while Mickelson slipped with rough drives but rebounded with a 25-foot birdie on 14.
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Texas
Earnhardt Jr Suspends Race Visit Amid Concussion Concerns
Dale Earnhardt Jr will sit out a race after medical evaluation found head injuries requiring neurosurgical clearance. He pledged his brain to the Concussion Legacy Foundation and joins a drive to raise awareness with NASCAR's safety protocols and ongoing concussion research.
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Johnson wins pole at New Hampshire in Sprint Cup season
Jimmie Johnson, racing for Hendrick Motorsports, captured the pole at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with a lap of 133.971 mph. The win comes as Johnson seeks momentum after a five race drought and a pair of finishes outside the top 20, while Hendrick navigates teammate injuries and lineup changes ahead of Indianapolis. Kyle Busch followed in second with Martin Truex Jr., Kurt Busch, and Denny Hamlin completing the top five. Bowing to Earnhardt’s absence, Alex Bowman made his Cup debut for the team in a substitute role.
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