Snedeker leads at Silverado by 3 shots

NAPA, Calif. – Brandt Snedeker birdied the final two holes for a 7-under 65 and a three-stroke lead over Phil Mickelson and two others Friday in the PGA Tour’s season-opening Safeway Open.

Playing alongside Hall of Famer Fred Couples, Snedeker had eight birdies and a bogey on the North Course at Silverado Resort and Spa. The leader won the Wyndham Championship in August, opening with a 59 en route to his ninth PGA Tour title.

“I played really solid golf all the way around,” Snedeker said. “I only played two bad shots all day. My speed has been great for two days. These green can get away from you if you’re not paying attention.”

Snedeker had a 12-under 132 total Mickelson followed his opening 65 with a 69 to join Michael Thompson (65) and Ryan Moore (67) at 10 under.

Pavan, Bjerregaard tied for lead at Dunhill Links

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – Andrea Pavan shot 9-under 63 at Kingsbarns to share the lead with Lucas Bjerregaard after two rounds of the Dunhill Links Championship on Friday.

Two-time defending champion Tyrrell Hatton was among those a stroke back after taming Carnoustie in the multi-course event.

Pavan rolled in a four-foot putt at his last hole for a ninth birdie of the day and the joint-low round of the week in Scotland.

Wie and Korda win for US at International Crown

INCHEON, South Korea – With a typhoon approaching and rain falling, Michelle Wie and Jessica Korda had plenty of opposition to overcome on the second day of the UL International Crown.

And overcome it they did.

Wie and Korda led the way as the United States won both fourball matches against Thailand on Friday to move to the top of Pool B in the eightnation tournament.