Tiger Woods maintained his dominance of the Grand Slam of Golf as he fired a six-under-par 66 on Wednesday and overtook Jim Furyk to defend his title at the unofficial event.

Jim Furyk birdied the final two holes to complete a five-under-par 67 and take a one-shot lead after the first round of the Grand Slam of Golf.

Phil Mickelson confessed he was amazed to join the exclusive "59" club – the best score in professional strokeplay history – after winning the PGA’s Grand Slam of Golf in Hawaii.

Retief Goosen revealed he almost decided not to make the trip to Hawaii after the birth of his daughter Ella last Friday.

Retief Goosen has revealed that he almost decided not to make the trip to Hawaii for the Grand Slam of golf after the birth of his daughter Ella last Friday.