Verplank, Rose share lead at Bob Hope Chrysler Classic

Scott Verplank and Justin Rose are tied at 12-under-par for the lead at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic in Palm Springs. Verplank shot a 6-under 66 yesterday to tie Rose, who finished with a 65 …

Jay Haas and Loren Roberts, who battled it out last year on the Champions Tour before Haas eventually took the money title, will resume the fight today at the season-opening MasterCard Championship. Last season, Roberts won his first three starts …

“Hopefully, Loren won’t get such a big lead like he did last year,” Haas said. “He played awfully well.”

Phillip Archer commands a three-stroke lead at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, shooting an opening round 9-under-par 63 yesterday. Archer had 10 birdies and one bogey …

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