Thursday 3 December 2020
The US star is three strokes over two-time major winner Zach Johnson and Bronson Burgoon.
The Slovenian’s third win in this year’s race earned him a 10 seconds bonus.
The 34-year-old finished alone, ahead of the Spanish duo of Omar Fraile (Astana), who was second, and Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) in third.
The Dubliner slipped the wrong side of the projected cut after a bogey on the 18th hole.
The Northern Irishman is bidding to claim a first title since the 2014 US PGA Championship.
The Holywood native started the week seven shots off the lead under the controversial handicap system adopted last year.
The Rocket finished strongly to make sure of victory at the Crucible.
The Rocket wins frames 23 and 24 of his best-of-33 semi-final at the Crucible.
Li Haotong is trying to become the first player from the country to win a men’s major title.
Paul Dunne will also be sticking around for the weekend after making the cut.
There is uncertainty surrounding Ireland’s U20 and Women’s fixtures against France.
The leading duo were one stroke in front of New Zealand’s Danny Lee.
The Northern Ireland star teed off on 10 at Bay Hill and shook off an early bogey at the 11th.
Meanwhile, Sebastian Cappelen and Keegan Bradley are the joint leaders.
Earlier this week the club commenced proceedings against the association.
Meanwhile, Ireland’s Sam Bennett is third in the points classification, behind Nairo Quintana and Primoz Roglic.
Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy sits joint 13th on 10-under par.
All-Ireland semi-final spots are still up for grabs with one round of games remaining.
Meanwhile, pink jersey holder Richard Carapaz now has one hand on the trophy
The 23-year-old from Seoul delivered another dazzling outing at TPC San Antonio’s AT&T Oaks Course to pull clear of a crowded field.
Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy finished the day on three under
The US star’s last triumph was at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.
The 14-time major winner is tied with Justin Rose at seven-under par 133 in heatwave conditions.
Australia’s Lucas Herbert led after the first round on Thursday.
Defeat to South Africa has seen New Zealand’s lead at the summit cut to 2.40 points.
The 24-year-old American opened with four birdies in his first seven holes at Aronimink.
Abraham Ancer is bidding to end a lengthy drought for his country in the competition.
Amazingly Dan Martin, who woke up feeling “much, much better” after his crash on Saturday, kept pace.
Belgian team Quick Step came third at seven seconds.
The Down native is three strokes adrift of early clubhouse leader Brian Harman.
England’s Ian Poulter and American Scott Piercy were in the clubhouse on one-under 69.
Kimi Raikkonen qualified fourth in the second Ferrari ahed of fellow Finn Valtteri Bottas.
Light morning rain made the challenging Augusta National greens slightly more receptive.
The American hit some wild drives and ultimately signed for a one-over 72.
Alex Noren and Jason Day were locked in a playoff duel as darkness fell.
The 42-year-old superstar is playing his first Tour event since missing the cut at the same competition last year.
A big day of European rugby awaits tomorrow.
David Warner and Cameron Bancroft cemented a crushing 10-wicket victory.
Shane Lowry remains the best placed of the Irish stars.
The Northern Irish golfer can no longer make the Fedex Cup after another disappointing day.
