Aussie Sheehan takes early lead at Dunlop Phoenix
Updated: November 20, 2008, 03:59
MIYAZAKI, Japan(AP) Australian Paul Sheehan shot a 4-under 67 on Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Dunlop Phoenix.
Sheehan birdied Nos. 7 and 8 at the par-71 Phoenix Country Club and added two more birdies on the back nine to take a one-stroke lead over a group of seven golfers, including American Brandt Snedeker and Japan's Toru Suzuki.
South Africa's Ernie Els shot a 72 to finish in a tie for 34th place. Defending champion Ian Poulter of Britain shot a 73.
The $2.1 million event is one of the richer tournament's on the Japanese men's tour. Recent winners include Tiger Woods (2004, 2005) and Padraig Harrington (2006).
Latest News
Questions abound before '09 PGA season
KAPALUA, Hawaii(AP) Ernie Els looked as though he had not shaved since the last time...
Daly suspended 6 months by PGA Tour
John Daly smashed one tee shot off the top of a beer can during a pro-am. At another...
Sony could be missing Hawaiian teens
HONOLULU(AP) Paul Goydos once joked that he made PGA Tour history in 2007 by winning...
Fewer fall tournaments for PGA Tour
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.(AP) The PGA Tour has lost at least one tournament from its...
Singh wins Chevron with birdie on 18
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.(AP) Vijay Singh rarely shows up at a golf tournament not knowing...
Singh wins Chevron with birdie on 18
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.(AP) Age is starting to creep up on Vijay Singh, who turns 46...
Furyk's miscue gives Kim lead at Chevron
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.(AP) Anthony Kim put himself into position Saturday for the Tiger...
