Can Justin Thomas give his parents the perfect anniversary gift? Perhaps, after a 62 at Mayakoba

KUALA LUMPUR – Advance tickets for the 2017 CIMB Classic, which will be headlined by two-time defending champion and World No. 4 Justin Thomas and a host of PGA TOUR stars, are now on sale on here, Ticket Pro sales channels and selected MST Golf Stores in the Klang Valley. The $7 million (US) showpiece, which is the only PGA TOUR tournament held in Southeast Asia, will be staged at TPC Kuala Lumpur from October 12 to 15 with Thomas, who has already won five times this season including a first Major title, returning for a hat-trick bid. Fans who purchase tickets from now until October 8 will enjoy early bird pricing, with tickets costing RM62 each for the first round (Oct 12, Thursday) and second round (Oct 13, Friday). Prices for the third round (Oct 14, Saturday) and final round (Oct 15, Sunday) are RM99 per day. A season ticket for all four rounds are priced at RM199. From October 9 to 15, ticket prices will be RM78 per day for the first round and second round, RM115 each for the third round and final round and RM215 for a season ticket. Outlets which are selling the tickets are located at MST Golf-TPC Kuala Lumpur, MST Golf Superstore-UOA, MST Golf Superstore-Subang Jaya and MST Golf Superstore-Intermark. CIMB cardholders and CIMB premier cardholders will enjoy 15% and 25% discounts respectively while MST I Love Golf Members and Malaysia Airlines Enrich Members will enjoy 10% discounts through a promo code or by showing the Enrich card at ticketing counters. In addition, each CIMB card member will be entitled to receive one complimentary pass on Thursday and Friday at the spectator entrance at TPC Kuala Lumpur. They need to present their CIMB card at the ticketing counter. To promote the game amongst the youngsters, admission will be free for up to two persons below the age of 18 years old who are accompanied by one ticketed adult. BMW car owners will be entitled to two season passes each by showing your BMW key at the ticket counter at the spectator entrance. Other top names who have confirmed their participation at the CIMB Classic, which celebrates its eighth edition this year, include World No. 18 Rafa Cabrera Bello, the 31st ranked Thomas Pieters and Major champions Ernie Els and Davis Love III. The final list of PGA TOUR players will be confirmed on September 20. The CIMB Classic is also sanctioned by the Asian Tour, which will see its top-10 players from the Order of Merit as of October 9 qualifying for the tournament. A minimum of two Malaysians will also be in the elite 78-man field.

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NAPLES, Fla. – Kevin Na and Sean O’Hair teamed to shoot a 16-under 56 in the scramble format Friday to take the first-round lead in the QBE Shootout. Na and O’Hair had two eagles and 12 birdies on the Tiburon Golf Club’s Gold Course. O’Hair won the unofficial PGA TOUR event in 2012 with Kenny Perry and 2017 with Steve Stricker. "It felt pretty easy today just watching him putt and make everything he looked at," O'Hair said. "Just kind of kept the momentum going. There was a couple putts that were crucial I think to do that." RELATED: Leaderboard They eagled the par-5 sixth and 17th. "My job was to just put it in play, and Sean hit a lot of bombs out there, was 30, 40 yards ahead of me," Na said. "It was nice to hit a lot less club than I normally do. And he hit some great shots. His ball-striking was great. He made a good amount of putts. He was the one that always went first and I was able to see the line and I felt pretty good with the putter today." Ryan Palmer and Harold Varner III were second. They birdied 13 of the first 14 holes — only missing on the par-3 fifth — and added birdies on the final two holes. "It's a fun, good time out there," Palmer said. "We both putt the ball well and we were able to shoot a low one." The all-rookie team of Lanto Griffin and Mackenzie Hughes matched Harris English and Matt Kuchar at 58. Defending champions Rory Sabbatini and Kevin Tway were at 59 with Cameron Champ and Tony Finau. Ryder Cup captain Stricker and Daniel Berger were tied for seventh at 60. The 12 teams will play modified alternate shot in the second round and better ball Sunday. "Tomorrow's a tough format, the toughest format, but I think as long as we just keep it in play and make a few putts, we'll be right there come Sunday," O’Hair said.

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Here are the tee times for the third round of the 2020 PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park.

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