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Charley Hoffman and Rico Hoey both shot 9-under 63 on the Nicklaus Tournament Course to share the lead Friday after two rounds at The American Express.

Tyrrell Hatton was in trouble with the officials after smashing a tee marker in frustration at the Dubai Desert Classic.

Daniel Hillier of New Zealand birdied the final two holes to shoot 2-under 70 on Saturday and take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic.

William Mouw had a hole to forget, hitting a 13 on the par-5 16th during round two of The American Express.

Charley Hoffman and Rico Hoey shot a pair of 63s to take the halfway lead at The American Express at La Quinta Country Club in California.

San Diego State senior Justin Hastings of the Cayman Islands and Patrick Sparks of Peru are tied for the 36-hole lead in the Latin American Amateur Championship.