England’s Luke Donald and American Billy Mayfair are tied for the lead after the third round of the Honda Classic.

Ian Poulter, relieved still to be competing at the Honda Classic in Florida, was fuming tonight after one hole dealt a massive blow to his hopes of qualifying for next month’s Masters.

Ian Poulter, relieved still to be competing at the Honda Classic in Florida, was fuming today when one hole dealt a massive blow to his hopes of qualifying for next month’s Masters.

Two of the hottest golfers on the PGA Tour, David Toms and Geoff Ogilvy, carded five-under-par 67s and are tied for the lead after the first round of the Honda Classic, which was suspended due to darkness with three players still to finish.

DEFENDING champion Padraig Harrington opened with a 71 as Swede Mathias Gronberg, called in when Nick Faldo withdrew, claimed the lead when the Honda Classic began in Florida yesterday.

Swede Mathias Gronberg, called in when Nick Faldo withdrew because of an illness in his family, made the most of the opportunity when the Honda Classic began in Florida today.

Padraig Harrington moved closer to golf’s ‘big five’ after his first victory on American soil but accepted he will have to continue winning if he is to break into an elite club.

JUSTIN LEONARD rallied past good friend Davis Love III to win the Honda Classic, carding a five-under-par 67 for a one-stroke victory.

Notah Begay III, trying to revive a once-promising career, carded a five-under-par 67 to gain a share of the lead with David Peoples after the second round of the Honda Classic at Mirasol.