K.J. Choi first round leader at Northern Trust Open; Kuehne ahead at SBS Open

K.J. Choi shot a 6-under-par 65 yesterday to take the first round lead at the Northern Trust Open. Choi, who’s one shot ahead of Kevin Na, is looking to become the first multiple winner of the 2008 PGA Tour season …

Meanwhile, Kelli Kuehne is ahead at the SBS Open after shooting a 5-under 67 Thursday at the opening event of the 2008 LPGA Tour season. Annika Sorenstam carded a 70 …

“I thought I played pretty well,” Sorenstam said. “It’s not easy to come out after two months. I’m taking a lot of positive out of today.”

Ernie Els has decided to play in next week’s WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship after initially saying he wouldn’t compete in the event. It will be his first tournament of the 2008 PGA Tour season …

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