Furyk leads Transitions Championship; Woods to play in Australian Masters

Jim Furyk shot a 6-under-par 65 on the Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Fla., to take the first round lead at the Transitions Championship. It is the first time Furyk has held a lead since his last PGA Tour victory nearly two years ago. Stephen Ames is in second place …

Meanwhile, Tiger Woods will play in the Australian Masters, Victoria state premier John Brumby confirmed this week. It will be Woods’ first tournament appearance in Australia since 1998 …

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