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Patrick Cantlay and Patrick Reed fired matching 65’s on Thursday to share the first-round lead at the Hero World Challenge.  Cantlay and Reed lead by three over Henrik Stenson and Dustin Johnson in the star-studded 18-man field. Rickie Fowler shot 72 in his title defense, while Tiger Woods sits T16 after a 73.  Here’s everything you need to know to follow the second round from the Bahamas.  Round 2 tee times Round 2 leaderboard HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN Television: Golf Channel (1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET) NOTABLE PAIRINGS 11:15 a.m.: Tiger Woods, Hideki Matsuyama 11:26 a.m.: Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele 12:32 p.m.: Dustin Johnson, Henrik Stenson 12:43 p.m.: Patrick Cantlay, Patrick Reed MUST READS Woods wastes a good driving day at Hero World Challenge Reed, Cantlay tied for lead at Hero World Challenge On the verge of 30, Fowler eyes prime TOUR Insider: Rose golf’s Mr. Consistent

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JEJU ISLAND, South Korea (AP) — Scott Piercy led a dominant American leaderboard at THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES on Friday with a 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead after two rounds. Piercy had a 36-hole total of 9-under 135, one ahead of Brooks Koepka, who also shot 65 and is playing in his first tournament since being voted PGA TOUR Player of the Year. Chez Reavie, who led by one stroke after the first round, was in third, three strokes behind Piercy. Sweden’s Alex Noren (65) and Ian Poulter (69) of England were tied for fourth, four behind. Five Americans — Brian Harman with a round-of-the-day 64, Ryan Armour and Gary Woodland (67s) and Jamie Lovemark and Pat Perez (68s) — were tied for sixth, five strokes behind Piercy. Defending champion Justin Thomas shot 70 and was eight shots off the lead at 1-under.

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The United States has a big lead. Can it hold onto it or will Europe make a run? We have previews, odds, predictions and results to keep you up to date.

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