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Austin Smotherman tied the best round of his career as he shot a nine-under 62 to lead the way while Shane Lowry is eight shots back after the opening round of theCognizant Classic on Thursday.

Austin Smotherman, 11-under, retained the overnight lead with a 69 as Shane Lowry responded to yesterday's struggles with a four-under 67 to be six shots behind in the second round at the Cognizant Classic.

Shane Lowry lost a three-shot lead with two double-bogeys on the 16th and 17th to hand Nico Echavarria the title in the final round of the Cognizant Classic in Florida.

Austin Smotherman tied the best round of his career, shooting a 9-under 62 to take the early lead in the opening round of the Cognizant Classic on Thursday.

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan was badly injured from a fall down an elevator shaft when the doors opened and he was unaware the car wasn't there, according to multiple reports.

Highlights from the first round of the Investec South African Open at Stellenbosch Golf Club.

Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul struggled during the first round of the HSBC Women's World Championship on Thursday, shooting a 1-over 73 to trail the leader by seven strokes.

England's Mimi Rhodes sits two shots behind early leader Auston Kim after the opening round of the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore.

Wayne Riley suits up as a bear to explain why the Cognizant Classic's 'Bear Trap' is so difficult for even the most experienced golfers!