Golf: Elkington takes one-stroke lead in Georgia

Steve Elkington has taken a one-stroke lead at the BellSouth Classic in Georgia after carding 10 birdies and a double-bogey in his opening round yesterday.

The Australian is on eight under par, one shot ahead of Phil Mickelson, while Thomas Bjorn and Jesper Parnevik are among a group of six players tied for third place on six under.