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Fallen short: Jason Day.

Scott, Day pull up short in The Barclays

World No.1 Jason Day and former Masters champion Adam Scott have fallen two shots short as Patrick Reed claimed the opening US PGA Tour Playoff event at Bethpage Black.

Lee shines as Jutanugarn leads LPGA event

In front: Thailand's Ariya Jutanugarn has a two-stroke lead going into the final round of the Canadian Open.

Minjee Lee has posted one of the best scores during the third round of the Canadian Pacific Women's Open, but the Australian remains seven shots off the leader at Priddis Greens.

Adam Scott vaults into Barclays contention

Out of nowhere: Adam Scott has rocketed up the leaderboard at The Barclays.

Adam Scott has made a huge move up the leaderboard in the opening US PGA Tour Playoff event, surging to just two shots off the lead after the third round at The Barclays.

Up and Down Day remains in Barclays mix

Up and down: Jason Day

World No.1 Jason Day surged into the lead before plummeting back down the leaderboard but he remains in the mix after the second round in his title defence at The Barclays.

Day stays close to leaders

Jason Day plays his second shot on the second hole during the first round of The Barclays.

World No.1 Jason Day has overcame a wayward driver to be in good shape after the opening round of his title defence at The Barclays, the first of four US PGA Tour Playoff events.

Day, Scott chase FedExCup glory

Jason Day is leading the season-long points race.

World No.1 Jason Day has his sights on at least two US PGA Tour play-off wins as he shoots to be the first Australian to win the lucrative FedExCup.

Day and Johnson command spotlight

Staying relaxed: Jason Day.

World number one Jason Day and second-ranked Dustin Johnson launch their title bids at The Barclays on Friday amid longer-term hopes of securing the PGA Tour's season-ending FedExCup and Player of the Year honours.

Robert Allenby's charges dropped in US

Australian golfer Robert Allenby.

US prosecutors have dropped their case against Australian golfer Robert Allenby after officials from the casino he was arrested in and a security guard both declined to press charges.

Woods named as US assistant captain

Joining the camp: Tiger Woods.

​There will be an extra perk for the 12 golfers who make the US Ryder Cup team. They will get to spend a week with someone they haven't seen in a while, Tiger Woods.

Leishman flounders as Berger leads in PGA

Slipping out of contention: Marc Leishman.

Equal overnight leader Marc Leishman has slipped into a tie for 15th as American Daniel Berger fired a brilliant third-round 62 to take control of the Travelers Championship.