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HOUSTON — Inspired to raise funds to help people affected by the vast devastation from Hurricane Harvey, PGA TOUR players and Houston residents Chris Stroud and Bobby Gates, in partnership with Bluejack National, Houston Golf Association and Pro Links Sports announced the Hurricane Harvey Relief Pro-Am Fundraiser. This unique event, which takes place December 11-12, 2017, will bring together PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions and LPGA TOUR professionals to raise money for flood victims. “As a long-time Houstonian, I was compelled to call on the professional golf community to help our neighbors rebuild their lives after Hurricane Harvey,â€� said Stroud, professional golfer. “With the help of professional golfers from across the country, we will pool our resources and assist those in need over the coming months.â€� The golf event will be held on December 12 at Bluejack National in Montgomery, Texas, and will feature up to 20 golf professionals paired with corporate partners and amateurs to play in a Pro-Am format. Joining Chris Stroud and Bobby Gates in the event are Ben Crane, Ryan Palmer, Gerina Piller and Martin Piller. World Golf Hall of Fame member and major championship winner Mark O’Meara and major championship winners Stacy Lewis, Jimmy Walker, Fuzzy Zoeller and Steve Elkington, as well as Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup team member Patrick Reed have committed to participate in the Pro-Am fundraiser. On December 11, the eve of the Pro-Am, a draw party will be held featuring food, wine, live auction and live entertainment. “Immediately after the flood waters began to recede, my friends and I leapt into action helping our neighbors,â€� said Bobby Gates, professional golfer. “Those days cleaning out homes compelled me to want to do more for the communities impacted by Harvey. I’m excited to be a part of rebuilding the lives of those who live in our community and have lost so much.â€� Teaming up with the golf professionals to support the Pro-Am fundraiser are Pro Links Sports, management company for the Insperity Invitational and Houston Golf Association, host organization for the Houston Open.  To register, support and/or attend the Hurricane Harvey Relief Pro-Am, please visit http://www.harveyreliefproam.org/. Proceeds raised from the Pro-Am will go directly to individuals and families impacted by the floods. Families can apply for aid on the event website starting November 1, 2017.

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Shane Lowry led the RBC Heritage at 9-under par with two holes left when the rain-delayed second round was suspended Friday because of darkness. Trey Mullinax was a stroke back after a 68. Top-ranked Dustin Johnson and Emiliano Grillo were 7 under after 67s. Lowry moved in front with a two-putt birdie on the par-5 15th. There was a delay of 3 hours, 43 minutes when strong storms that caused problems elsewhere in the Southeast this week struck Harbour Town Golf Links. Lowry opened with a 65 to take the first-round lead Thursday. The Irishman birdied his first two holes to get to 8 under before play was halted due to rain and wind. Johnson, second at the Masters last week, had his fifth round in the 60s in his past six here. Grillo had an albatross on the par-5 fifth hole when he holed his 254-yard second shot. It was the second albatross at Harbour Town since 2007.

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