Leading scores after the opening round of the PGA Tour's American Express tournament in La Quinta, California on Thursday (USA unless stated; par-72)

An unusually difficult Stadium Course gave those players on the Nicklaus Tournament Course and La Quinta Country Club a leg up

Even with a narrow lead and any number of golfers capable of surging to the top, J.J. Spaun knows it’s best to limit his emotions.

HONOLULU — J.J. Spaun got up-and-down for birdie on the par-5 18th hole Saturday for a 5-under 65, the final birdie giving him a one-shot lead at the Sony Open going into a final round where ...

J.J. Spaun fired a five-under par 65 to grab a one-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the US PGA Sony Open in Hawaii after fellow American Patrick Fishburn faded late. Spaun grinded out ...