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Justin Rose's six-shot lead is the second-largest 54-hole lead at Torrey Pines, behind only Tiger Woods' eight-shot lead in 2008.

Nelly Korda shot an 8-under 64 in the frigid, blustery conditions Saturday to grab the lead at the LPGA's season-opening Tournament of Champions.

Scotland's Calum Hill holds a two-shot lead in the Bahrain Championship with Patrick Reed and Sergio Garcia suddenly back in the mix four shots back.

After an opening-round 62, Justin Rose shot a 65 on Friday to break his 36-hold record at Torrey Pines to build a four-shot lead.

Lydia Ko shot a 5-under 67 on Friday for a share of second-round lead with Lottie Woad in the LPGA Tour's season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions.

Patrick Reed shot 5-under 67 in the second round of the Bahrain Championship on the European Tour on Friday and was 10 strokes behind clubhouse leader Calum Hill of Scotland.

Justin Rose had birdie chances on all but one hole Thursday and turned that into a 10-under 62 on the North course at Torrey Pines.

In his much-anticipated return to the PGA Tour on Thursday, Brooks Koepka carded a 1-over 73, a score that mattered little compared with the warm reception he received from fans. "It made me feel good just to be out here."

Nasa Hataoka shot a 66 and had a one-shot lead over LPGA player of the year Jeeno Thitikul and three others after the first round of the Tournament of Champions.

Koepka's return this week at Torrey Pines and the news that Patrick Reed is also coming back gave the PGA Tour momentum as 2026 gets underway.