Canadian Mike Weir is one of three players tied for the lead after Thursday’s rain-soaked first round of the Canadian Open was suspended due to darkness.

Kenny Perry, the American star who has turned down a place in The Open this coming week, hailed his “best year ever” after taking his third win in seven weeks last night.

Brad Adamonis, Eric Axley and Kenny Perry were tied for the lead after the third round of the John Deere Classic as Englishman Brian Davis slipped off the pace.

Will MacKenzie surged to the top of the leaderboard with a seven-under 64 during the second round at the £2m (€2.5m) John Deere Classic in Illinois.

Ken Duke and Charlie Wi each shot seven-under-par 64s to share a one-stroke lead after the first round of the John Deere Classic.

Padraig Harrington effectively played himself out of contention for the US Open Championship at Torrey Pines yesterday after opening with a dismal seven-over-par round of 78.

Justin Hicks got his second US Open off to a much better start than his first on Thursday at Torrey Pines to hold a one-stroke lead over Rocco Mediate and four over the returning Tiger Woods.

South African Trevor Immelman experienced bitter disappointment on the US Tour for the second week running today.

Chris Couch chipped in from 26 feet on the 18th hole to preserve his lead and win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

Tee-off times in the second round of the United States Open golf championship at Shinnecock Hills, New York, on Friday.

Tee-off times in the first two rounds of the United States Open golf championship at Shinnecock Hills, New York, on June 17-18 (USA unless stated, all times Irish time):

Tee-off times in the first two rounds of the United States Open golf championship at Shinnecock Hills, New York, on June 17-18 (USA unless stated, all times Irish time):