Kirk stays in control of FedExCup with opening 66


  • Golf
  • Friday, 12 Sep 2014

ATLANTA (Reuters) - FedExCup points leader Chris Kirk maintained control of the season-long race for playoff honours as he surged into a share of the lead in Thursday's opening round of the elite Tour Championship.

Kirk, who took over at the top of the standings with his victory at the Deutsche Bank Championship earlier this month, fired a four-under-par 66 to join fellow American Billy Horschel atop the leaderboard in the PGA Tour's season-ending event.

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