John Huston and Jeff Maggert grabbed a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Franklin Templeton Shoot-out at Tiburon Golf Club, Naples, Florida.

First-round scores from the Disney Golf Classic, Disney Magnolia and Disney Palm Course, Lake Buena Vista, Florida (par 72, US unless stated)

DUBLIN’S Peter Lawrie strengthened his prospects of winning a card on the regular European Tour for the first time when he fought gamely for a share of 10th in the Formby Hall Challenge on the Challenge Tour over the weekend.

Craig Barlow shot his best round of the year - a six-under-par 65 - to claim a one-stroke lead after the second round of the Air Canada Championship in British Columbia.

Chris Smith ended his PGA Tour drought at the Westchester Country Club, winning his first career title at the Buick Classic.

Seeking his first win in 148 PGA Tour starts, Chris Smith played 30 holes in five under par and has a one-stroke lead after three rounds of the Buick Classic.

Bryce Molder has struggled during his first full year on the PGA Tour, but the four-time All-American at Georgia Tech may be getting closer to breaking through for his first victory.

Nick Faldo protege Nick Dougherty and Jamie Elson, whose father Pip played on the European tour, have both been named today in the Britain and Ireland team which will defend the Walker Cup in Georgia on August 11-12.