NAPA, Calif. (AP) " Scott Piercy began the new PGA Tour season by pouring in putts and setting the course record at Silverado, a 10-under 62 for a two-shot lead Thursday in the Safeway Open. Jon Rahm of Spain, who earned his PGA Tour card from sponsor exemptions last season after wrapping up his college career at Arizona State, began his PGA Tour career as a member in fine fashion. Piercy was 156th in the most important putting statistic, which is what held him back most of the year. Today was a good start to the season, good start to get some confidence going with the putter." ... Cody Gribble had the low round among the PGA Tour rookies with a 67.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 14, 2016 01:18 UTC