McLachlin blitzes Reno leaderboard

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Parker McLachlin tied the course record to take a four-stroke lead in the Reno-Tahoe Open at the Montreux Golf and Country Club on Friday. Mark Roe is calling on Paul Casey to prove his Ryder Cup credentials at a Tiger-less Firestone. US-based Simon Veness offers his thoughts on this week's World Golf Championships event. Submitted by: whateverandever2 | Visited 4 times | Comments 0

♦ Reno heats up in August with hot rods, karaoke and sock hops

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RENO (AP) — Reno's Hot August Nights event, scheduled for Aug. 4-10, will feature much more than car cruising. The schedule includes everything from karaoke, sock hops and hula-hoop contests to hot rod showcases and live entertainment. The Reno Gazette-Journal said the event, a throwback to the 1950s and '60s, is expected to draw 800... Submitted by: antheus - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Reno heats up in August with hot rods, karaoke and sock hops

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RENO (AP) — Reno's Hot August Nights event, scheduled for Aug. 4-10, will feature much more than car cruising. The schedule includes everything from karaoke, sock hops and hula-hoop contests to hot rod showcases and live entertainment. The Reno Gazette-Journal said the event, a throwback to the 1950s and '60s, is expected to draw 800... Submitted by: nino2007 - Visited 0 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Reno braces for an uncertain summer

1 vote	RENO — As the season in Reno and Lake Tahoe slowly changes toward summer, it signals the beginning of what traditionally is the most lucrative tourism period for the area. Yet Ellie Oppenheim anticipates a big change in the economic climate, too, which could bring ill winds to the northern Nevada resort industry. Submitted by: janneke - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Five lead the way in Atlanta

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There is a five-way tie at the top of the leaderboard at the AT&T Classic in Atlanta after the weather played havoc with the opening round. Heavy rain and bad light meant a number of players were unable to complete their rounds, however Jonathan Kaye, Ryan Palmer, Jonathan Byrd and Parker McLachlin made the most of the better conditions in the morning to share the lead on six-under. Submitted by: kapora - Visited 0 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Frank Lloyd Wright works exhibited in museum he inspired

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RENO — Will Bruder likes to think that Frank Lloyd Wright would feel at home in the Nevada Museum of Art. The most famous architect in American history inspired a generation of architects, including Bruder, who grew up in Wright's home state of Wisconsin and designed the Reno museum that is hosting the exhibit "Frank Lloyd Wright and the House Beautiful" through July 20. Submitted by: RapidFire - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Five lead the way in Atlanta

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There is a five-way tie at the top of the leaderboard at the AT&T Classic in Atlanta after the weather played havoc with the opening round. Heavy rain and bad light meant a number of players were unable to complete their rounds, however Jonathan Kaye, Ryan Palmer, Jonathan Byrd and Parker McLachlin made the most of the better conditions in the morning to share the lead on six-under. Submitted by: runnerunner - Visited 0 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Parker closes on maiden win

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Parker McLachlin looks poised to clinch his maiden PGA Tour title having opened up a six-shot lead heading into the final round of the Reno-Tahoe Open. Mark Roe is calling on Paul Casey to prove his Ryder Cup credentials at a Tiger-less Firestone. US-based Simon Veness offers his thoughts on this week's World Golf Championships event. Submitted by: mvmnt - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ McGinley blitzes West Course

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Paul McGinley fired a course-record 65 at Wentworth's remodelled West Course to claim the lead after the first round of the BMW PGA Championship. The Dubliner notched seven birdies in a flawless opening round and finished the day one shot clear of Swede Robert Karlsson at the top of the leaderboard. McGinley, who has slipped outside the world's top 150... Submitted by: bgmv - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ McGinley blitzes West Course

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Paul McGinley fired a course-record 65 at Wentworth's remodelled West Course to claim the lead after the first round of the BMW PGA Championship. The Dubliner notched seven birdies in a flawless opening round and finished the day one shot clear of Swede Robert Karlsson at the top of the leaderboard. McGinley, who has slipped outside the world's top 150... Submitted by: heropage - Visited 16 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Wie to tee it up on PGA Tour again

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Michelle Wie will tee it up against the men again, this time at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open, which starts on July 31. Fresh off a disqualification on the LPGA tour, Michelle Wie has decided to tee it up against the men, again. Wie will play next week in the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open, the first time she'll play on the PGA Tour this year, tournament organizers said. Submitted by: thingsnotseen - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Reno-Tahoe Open collated scores

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Mark Roe is calling on Paul Casey to prove his Ryder Cup credentials at a Tiger-less Firestone. US-based Simon Veness offers his thoughts on this week's World Golf Championships event. Tom Watson has called for changes to be made to save the game of golf and Ewen Murray agrees. Win some fantastic prizes in the Sky Sports competition section. All our competitions are free to enter. Submitted by: Joomla Dude - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Flat stick has Rose beaming

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It's got to be right up there with the best round I've played all year. I think it's the round of the year for sure. It's the kind of round I've been looking for to get myself back on the leaderboard and feeling the good vibes. Get the Adobe Flash Player to view this content. Follow the action from Oakland Hills in association with RBS with live video on your PC of some of the key groups. Submitted by: 3dom - Visited 12 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Kenny Perry moves into tie for lead at John Deere

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Kenny Perry, teeing off on the sixth hole at TPC at Deere Run, can win his third title in five starts if he can hold off Eric Axley, Brad Adamonis and the rest of the John Deere Classic leaderboard. SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Kenny Perry can't figure it out, either. The new putter? That seems to be helping. His surgically repaired knee? It feels fine, after he rushed back two years ago. Submitted by: FFTEX - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Kim looking to break through

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Ewen Murray was left 'sickened' by the Scot's European Open outburst, but loved Ross Fisher's form. Follow the leader? Can a professional golfer go 72 holes without looking at the leaderboard? Golf Night investigates... The latest standings in the race to make the US and European teams for Valhalla in September. Win some fantastic prizes in the Sky Sports competition section. Submitted by: kwok - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Lynn grabs a share in Paris

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A best-of-the-day 65 ensured David Lynn grabbed a share of the halfway lead in the French Open at Le Golf National. The Englishman now sits atop the leaderboard on seven-under-par along with Spanish rookie Pablo Larrazabal who followed his 65 on Thursday with a 70. However, a host of the pre-tournament favourites are now stalking the leaders with Lee Westwood, Angel Cabrera... Submitted by: gunners - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Gusting wind creates 6-way logjam at TPC Southwind

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MEMPHIS (AP) — Everyone at the TPC Southwind wanted a nice warmup for the U.S. Open. They got as good a simulation as possible Friday thanks to gusting wind and firm greens that made par an attractive score. Tommy Armour III double-bogeyed No. 18 and fell into a six-way tie atop the leaderboard after two rounds at the Stanford St. Submitted by: spronline - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Dredge claims Adare lead

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Welshman Bradley Dredge fired a 66 to take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Irish Open at Adare Manor. On a day of low scoring due to the softened greens, Dredge came home in 31 shots to storm to the top of the leaderboard on nine under par, one ahead of Englishman Richard Finch and two clear of Lee Westwood. However... Submitted by: autodrawings - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Goggin conquers conditions

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Mathew Goggin revelled in the strong Texan winds to claim a share of the lead after the first round of the EDS Byron Nelson Championship. Despite gusts of 20mph whipping across the course at the Four Seasons & Cottonwood Valley GC, Googin raised his game to shoot a three-under 67 to finish the first round on top of the leaderboard alongside Ryan Moore and Eric Axley. And the Australian... Submitted by: kingofsanda - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Overton in control at Montreux

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Sparkling seven-under puts former Walker Cup star in title frame. American Jeff Overton put himself on course for his first PGA Tour title with a seven-under 65 in the opening round of the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open. Mark Roe is calling on Paul Casey to prove his Ryder Cup credentials at a Tiger-less Firestone. US-based Simon Veness offers his thoughts on this week's World Golf Championships event. Submitted by: CYBERAY - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Wind, rain greet golfers as British Open gets underway

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Retief Goosen, who finished a 1-over-par 71, tees off from the ninth hole on the opening day of the British Open at Royal Birkdale in England. The golfers battled a chilly rain and wind as they played hard by the Irish Sea. SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Forget the leaderboard. The whipping wind and soaking rain were getting the best of everyone at Royal Birkdale. Submitted by: Dmak02 - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment