Kirk, Simpson share Rocket Mortgage Classic lead

Bryson DeChambeau has selected a new caddie. Brian Zeigler, an instructor at Dallas National, will carry DeChambeau’s bag in next week’s Open Championship at Royal St. George’s. DeChambeau announced the move on social media. “Jumping into the deep end!” DeChambeau said. “Excited to have Brian Zeigler joining the team as my new caddie. Can’t wait to have him be part of the journey. Thank you to my great friend Tim Tucker for everything you have done for me. I am grateful for our friendship.” Dallas National is where DeChambeau practices at home. His instructor, Chris Como, is the director of instruction at the course. Tucker was on the bag for all eight of DeChambeau’s PGA TOUR wins, including last year’s U.S. Open. DeChambeau and Tucker split on the eve of last week’s Rocket Mortgage Classic. “Everybody always thinks there was some kind of falling out, but there really wasn’t. This was in the works for a while,” DeChambeau told Golf.com. “Tim is a really, really great friend of mine. He’s somebody that I’ve cared about, and still care about, and will care about for the rest of my life.” Tucker, who also spoke to Golf.com, said a combination of DeChambeau’s long hours and Tucker’s new business contributed to the decision. Tucker is starting a luxury transportation service to and from the Bandon Dunes Resort in Oregon, where he used to caddie. “We were really tired. The season; the TOUR schedule was grinding on us, grinding on me. I knew I was working on this business on the side; we’ve had a very intense relationship where he works a lot of hours,” he said. “It was a little bit of me not being 100% healthy and happy. … We made the best decision for the both of us.” DeChambeau, who has two wins this season, is No. 4 in the FedExCup. He has missed the cut in two of his three Open Championship appearances and finished T51 in the other.

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Tee times for Round 2 have been adjusted after the first round was suspended due to darkness. Justin Thomas, Matthew Fitzpatrick and Brooks Koepka will go right back out at 10:14 a.m. off the 10th tee followed by the group of Dustin Johnson, Patrick Cantlay and Rory McIlroy. Fresh off a bogey-free 68, Tiger Woods tees off on No. 1 with Shane Lowry and Andy Ogletree at 2:30 p.m. while Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Louis Oosthuizen go half an hour earlier at 2:08 p.m. Full tee times & groupings below. * – Denotes amateur ROUND 2 TEE TIMES (ALL TIMES ET) 1st Tee 9:30 AM 1 86 Justin Harding (South Africa) 43 Shugo Imahira (Japan) 37 Nick Taylor (Canada) 9:41 AM 3 59 Chez Reavie 61 Sebastian Munoz (Colombia) 39 Byeong Hun An (Korea) 9:52 AM 5 29 Bubba Watson 56 Matthew Wolff 7 Tommy Fleetwood (England) 10:03 AM 7 74 Francesco Molinari (Italy) 53 Billy Horschel 47 Cameron Smith (Australia) 10:14 AM 9 81 Bernhard Langer (Germany) 60 J. T. Poston 4 Christiaan Bezuidenhout (South Africa) 10:25 AM 11 92 Fred Couples 63 Max Homa 19 Dylan Frittelli (South Africa) 10:36 AM 13 71 Jose Maria Olazabal (Spain) 23 Andrew Putnam 8 *James Sugrue (Ireland) 1:35 PM 15 80 Sandy Lyle (Scotland) 54 Jimmy Walker 14 *Yuxin Lin (China) 1:46 PM 17 83 Webb Simpson 77 Marc Leishman (Australia) 69 Hideki Matsuyama (Japan) 1:57 PM 19 2 Kevin Kisner 38 Adam Hadwin (Canada) 68 Scottie Scheffler 2:08 PM 21 55 Jon Rahm (Spain) 33 Bryson DeChambeau 46 Louis Oosthuizen (South Africa) 2:19 PM 23 49 Patrick Reed 58 Paul Casey (England) 67 Tony Finau 2:30 PM 25 1 Tiger Woods 78 Shane Lowry (Ireland) 12 *Andy Ogletree 2:41 PM 27 17 Jordan Spieth 15 Gary Woodland 9 Ian Poulter (England) 2:52 PM 29 84 Graeme McDowell (Northern Ireland) 50 Si Woo Kim (Korea) 66 Nate Lashley 10th tee 9:30 AM 2 26 Sung Kang (Korea) 79 Erik van Rooyen (South Africa) 9:41 AM 4 36 Danny Willett (England) 24 Rickie Fowler 20 *John Augenstein 9:52 AM 6 13 Phil Mickelson 28 Abraham Ancer (Mexico) 27 Bernd Wiesberger (Austria) 10:03 AM 8 65 Adam Scott (Australia) 45 Collin Morikawa 91 Tyrrell Hatton (England) 10:14 AM 10 25 Justin Thomas 31 Matthew Fitzpatrick (England) 88 Brooks Koepka 10:25 AM 12 62 Dustin Johnson 48 Patrick Cantlay 16 Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) 10:36 AM 14 75 Zach Johnson 35 Justin Rose (England) 40 Cameron Champ 10:47 AM 16 42 Victor Perez (France) 76 Sungjae Im (Korea) 6 Brendon Todd 1:35 PM 18 22 Lucas Glover 51 Corey Conners (Canada) 85 C. T. Pan (Chinese Taipei) 1:46 PM 20 57 Brandt Snedeker 70 Charles Howell III 3 Jazz Janewattananond (Thailand) 1:57 PM 22 90 Larry Mize 18 Andrew Landry 44 *Lukas Michel (Australia) 2:08 PM 24 89 Matt Kuchar 32 Lee Westwood (England) 34 Kevin Na 2:19 PM 26 52 Xander Schauffele 5 Jason Kokrak 72 Henrik Stenson (Sweden) 2:30 PM 28 21 Charl Schwartzel (South Africa) 82 Jason Day (Australia) 41 *Abel Gallegos (Argentina) 2:41 PM 30 87 Vijay Singh (Fiji) 73 Lanto Griffin 11 Tyler Duncan 2:52 PM 32 64 Mike Weir (Canada) 10 Rafael Cabrera Bello (Spain) 30 Matt Wallace (England)

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  The 2017-18 PGA TOUR season started in October at the Safeway Open, but for most equipment manufacturers, the “season” doesn’t commence until Jan. 1 — better known as the start of the equipment signing period.    Callaway is the leader in the clubhouse at the moment with two marquee signings in 2017 Masters champion Sergio Garcia and PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year Xander Schauffele.    With more signings expected to be announced, here’s a running list of who’s coming and going in the equipment world.   Callaway Sergio Garcia (formerly with TaylorMade) Xander Schauffele (TaylorMade) Si Woo Kim (TaylorMade) Hudson Swafford (Bridgestone)   Titleist Brian Harman (TaylorMade)   Bettinardi Francesco Molinari (Free agent)   Cleveland/Srixon  Jamie Sadlowski (Callaway) Grayson Murray* (Callaway)   * – Iron, wedges, ball, hat, bag 

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