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Russ Cochran hits a shot from the fairway during the first round of the SAS Championship held at Prestonwood Country Club on October 11, 2013 in Cary, North Carolina.

Cochran, Nelson and Mouland share top spot at SAS Championship

Russ Cochran shot a 6-under-par 66 on another cool, damp day, finishing in a three-way tie for the lead with Larry Nelson and Mark Mouland in the 13th annual SAS Championship at Prestonwood Country in Cary.

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Waring maintains lead in Portugal despite Jamieson's 60

David Lynn shot 6-under 65 for the second day in a row Friday to remain among the leaders after two rounds of the Portugal Masters.
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Koepka gets chance to show off skills at home

Jason Kokrak and Robert Garrigus are good friends who carry a big stick, both among the top 10 in driving distance last year on the PGA Tour. They are looking forward to playing together on the weekend in the Frys.com Open, mainly because they're in the last group and right around the lead.
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Thompson takes 3-shot lead at LPGA Malaysia

Lexi Thompson shot a 5-under 66 Saturday to take a three-shot lead ahead of South Korea's Ilhee Lee after the third round of the LPGA Malaysia.
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Thompson takes LPGA Malaysia lead

Lexi Thompson fired a 5-under- par 66 on Saturday to grab a 3-stroke lead entering the final round of the LPGA Malaysia.
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Koepka making most out of return home to America

After a year spent traveling the world, Brooks Koepka suddenly is in a position to play a lot more golf at home.
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Brooks Koepka grabs one-stroke lead in Frys.com Open

After sharpening his impressive skills abroad, Brooks Koepka proved well-equipped to carve up CordeValle Golf Club in Friday's second round of the Frys.com Open.
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Koepka moves ahead at Frys.com Open

Brooks Koepka carded a 7-under 64 on Friday to move into first place at the end of two rounds of the Frys.com Open.
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After a year spent traveling the world, Brooks Koepka suddenly is in a position to play a lot more golf at home.
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Three share lead at SAS Championship

Russ Cochran fired a 6-under 66 on Friday to grab a share of the lead following the first round of the SAS Championship.
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Larry Nelson shoots age in SAS Championship

Larry Nelson shot his age for a share of the lead in the SAS Championship, while Nick Faldo failed to finish the round in his first regular Champions Tour event.