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Team USA ended the first day of the Walker Cup with a 7-5 lead over Great Britain and Ireland as both teams were forced to call upon alternates due to illness at Seminole in Florida.

The Americans take a 7-5 lead into the final day of the Walker Cup. Cole Hammer and Ricky Castillo led the way by winning both their matches.

Rory McIlroy admitted he was relishing being in contention amid the "buzz" of spectators lining the fairways at Quail Hollow.

Former world No. 1 Ariya Jutanugarn hit a flawless nine-under-par 63 in the final round of the Honda LPGA Thailand on Sunday to become the first local winner of the $1.6 million tournament.

Ariya Jutanugarn powered to her first win in almost three years as he fired a superb, closing 63 to snatch the Honda LPGA Thailand title in Chonburi.

- Keith Mitchell straightened out his putter and delivered big tee shots Saturday that carried him to a 6-under 66 and a two-shot lead over Rory McIlroy and Gary Woodland in the Wells Fargo Championship.

Defending champion Steve Stricker made a long eagle putt on the final hole for 7-under 65 and the third-round lead Saturday in the Regions Tradition, the first of five PGA Tour Champions majors.

Rory McIlroy remained just two shots off the lead at the Wells Fargo Championship as Keith Mitchell took control on day three at Quail Hollow.