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Pampling shoots sizzling 60 in Vegas

Rod Pampling started brilliantly in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS, Nov 3 AAP - Australian Rod Pampling holds the clubhouse lead after firing an opening round 60 to tie the course record at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open PGA Tour event in Las Vegas.

Rory McIlroy's caddie earns $1.4 million tip

Rory McIlroy celebrates with his caddie J.P. Fitzgerald after holing a birdie putt at East Lake Golf Club.

Rory McIlroy fell into some serious money over the weekend, winning the FedEx Cup and the $US10 million ($13.1 million) that comes with it. Possibly only one person was happier about that payday: His caddie, J.P. Fitzgerald, gleefully fired off a text message when his boss's gratuity got to him