Jim Furyk leads Target World Challenge, followed by Zach Johnson, Tiger

Jim Furyk shot a 4-under-par 68 at Sherwood Country Club yesterday to take the first round lead at the Target World Challenge. Masters champion Zach Johnson and event host Tiger Woods are one stroke back …

Nick O’Hern and Kim Felton both shot 6-under 66 today in Sydney to go ahead of the pack at the Australian Open. They have a one-stroke lead over the rest of the field …

Meanwhile, Robert Rock is ahead by a stroke at the South African Open after opening with a 2-under 70 yesterday. Rock had five birdies in windy conditions Thursday …

“It was rewarding and punishing out there,” Rock told the media. “But I’m not bothered by the wind. You have to accept that you’re not going to get it as close to the hole as you normally would. This is a week for chipping and putting.”

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