Darren Clarke’s double-bogey on the par-four 18th hole allowed Peter Lonard to capture the MCI Heritage in South Carolina – the Australian’s first career victory on the PGA Tour.

Irishman Darren Clarke was on form with his driver as he fired a six-under-par 65 to lie in third place after day one of the MCI Heritage in South Carolina.

Irish golfers Pádraig Harrington and Graeme McDowell have made the cut, but remain well off the pace after the second round of the Honda Classic in Florida.

Tee-off times in the second round of the United States Open golf championship at Olympia Fields, Illinois, on Thursday and Friday (USA unless stated, all times Irish time).

US Open Scores

Tee-off times in the second round of the United States Open golf championship at Olympia Fields, Illinois, on Thursday and Friday (USA unless stated, all times Irish time):

Colin Montgomerie leads the first round of the US Open with two others on three under par.

Tiger Woods and Ernie Els – and the thousands of golf fans who want to watch every blow – will have to be up early for their first round clash in the US Open next Thursday.

Kenny Perry finished with a 68 to secure a six-shot win at the Colonial, breaking the tournament record by three shots after finishing on 19-under-par 261 over four rounds.

Matt Kuchar fired a seven-under-par 64 to move within two strokes of defending champion Justin Leonard after three rounds of the Texas Open at the LaCantera Golf Course in San Antonio.

Justin Leonard, back in his home state, carded a seven-under-par 64 to build a three-shot lead in his quest for a second straight Texas Open title.